Question

Write the number 2.4 in the form
A/B, using integers,

Answer 1

`(12)/(5)`

`2 (2)/(5)`

Explanation:

Convert to simplified fraction:

Convert to a mixed number by placing the numbers to the right of the decimal over 10. Reduce the fraction. Then, convert the mixed number to an improper fraction by multiplying the denominator by the whole number and adding the numerator to get the new numerator. Place this new numerator over the original denominator.

Convert to Mixed fraction:

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.

`2 (4)/(10)`

Reduce the fractional part of the mixed number.

`2 (2)/(5)`

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