Question

Divide the following numbers.
(Express your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form.)
53 / 36 = ___ ____/36

Answer 1

To divide 53 by 36 and express it as a mixed number, follow these steps:

1. Perform the division:
\[
53 \div 36 = 1 \quad \text{(since 36 goes into 53 one time)}
\]

2. Find the remainder:
\[
53 - 36 \times 1 = 53 - 36 = 17
\]

3. Write the result as a mixed number:
\[
53 \div 36 = 1 \frac{17}{36}
\]

Thus, the final answer is:
\[
1 \frac{17}{36}
\]