how do you write 5.6 as a mixed number as a decimal?
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Jan 21 2021
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Given:
5.6
Write as a mixed number.
Solution:
In order to write the given decimal to mixed number, simply focus on the decimal which .6. We need to determine its place value first, hence in our case, .6 is in the tenths place. The next step is to treat 6 as a whole number, then divide it by 10. Add the whole number in front of the fraction.
5.6
= 0.6
= 6/10
= 3/5
= 5 3/5
Final answer:
= 5 3/5