There are different ways to represent 2 2/3 Select the three choices below that represent 2 2/3.
Mathematics · College · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the mixed number:
2 ⅔
Represent the mixed number in different ways.
Solution:
The mixed number can be represented as an improper fraction and a decimal.
In order to convert a mixed number to improper fraction simply multiply the whole number with the denominator and add the product to the numerator, hence we retain the denominator as it is.
2 ⅔ = 8/3
Now 8/3 can be represented as a decimal by dividing 8 with 3.
8/3 = 2.67
Final answer:
2 ⅔ can be presented as:
Improper fraction: 8/3
Decimal: 2.67