32/5 simplified
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to simplify the fraction 32/5. This involves dividing both the numerator and denominator to express the fraction in its simplest form or as a mixed number.
Answer
The simplified form of the fraction $\frac{32}{5}$ is $6 \frac{2}{5}$.
Answer for screen readers
The simplified form of the fraction $\frac{32}{5}$ is $6 \frac{2}{5}$.
Steps to Solve
- Identify the numerator and denominator
In the fraction $\frac{32}{5}$, 32 is the numerator and 5 is the denominator.
- Divide the numerator by the denominator
To express the fraction as a mixed number, we will divide 32 by 5.
$$ 32 \div 5 = 6 \text{ R } 2 $$
This means 5 goes into 32 a total of 6 times with a remainder of 2.
- Create the mixed number
The whole number from the division is 6, and the remainder is 2. To write this as a mixed number, we write:
$$ 6 \frac{2}{5} $$
So, the simplified form of the fraction $\frac{32}{5}$ is $6 \frac{2}{5}$.
The simplified form of the fraction $\frac{32}{5}$ is $6 \frac{2}{5}$.
More Information
A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction. In this case, it shows that when you have 32 parts of something divided into groups of 5, you get 6 complete groups, with 2 parts left over.
Tips
- Forgetting to express the answer as a mixed number. Always ensure you include both the whole number and the fractional part when simplifying fractions into mixed numbers.
- Miscalculating the division or the remainder. Double-check your division to get the correct whole number and remainder.
