Basic Math Examples

$14.2$

Step 1

Convert the decimal number to a fraction by placing the decimal number over a power of ten. Since there is

$1$ number to the right of the decimal point, place the decimal number over

$10^{1}$

$(10)$ . Next, add the whole number to the left of the decimal.

$14 \frac{2}{10}$

Step 2

Reduce the fractional part of the mixed number.

$14 \frac{1}{5}$

Step 3

Convert

$14 \frac{1}{5}$ to an improper fraction.

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Step 3.1

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$14 + \frac{1}{5}$

Step 3.2

Add

$14$ and

$\frac{1}{5}$ .

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Step 3.2.1

To write

$14$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by

$\frac{5}{5}$ .

$14 \cdot \frac{5}{5} + \frac{1}{5}$

Step 3.2.2

Combine

$14$ and

$\frac{5}{5}$ .

$\frac{14 \cdot 5}{5} + \frac{1}{5}$

Step 3.2.3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{14 \cdot 5 + 1}{5}$

Step 3.2.4

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 3.2.4.1

Multiply

$14$ by

$5$ .

$\frac{70 + 1}{5}$

Step 3.2.4.2

Add

$70$ and

$1$ .

$\frac{71}{5}$