Anonymous

How Do You Solve 27/17 Is Equal To?

2

2 Answers

Arthur Wright Profile
Arthur Wright answered
27/17 equates to 1 10/17 as lowest form
Oddman Profile
Oddman answered
When you divide 27 by 17, you will get an integer quotient and a remainder.

The integer quotient is the integer part of the mixed number equivalent. The remainder divided by 17 (the original denominator) becomes the fractional part of the mixed number equivalent.
27/17 = 1 remainder 10 = 1 10/17

If you want the decimal equivalent, keep on with the division, adding decimal 0s to 27 on the right.
27/17 = 1 remainder 10
27.0/17 = 1 + 10.0/17 = 1.5 remainder 1.5
27.00/17 = 1.5 + 1.50/17 = 1.58 remainder .14
27.000/17 = 1.58 + .140/17 = 1.588 remainder .004 ...

The decimal fraction portion of the number repeats after 16 digits.
27/17 = 1.58823529411764705882352941176470 (repeating infinitely)

Answer Question

Anonymous