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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-09-29

Write 4.625 as a mixed number in simplest form.

Asked by Affleckmom

Answer (2)

First, change the decimal to a fraction by putting it over 1000: 4 1000 625 ​
Now find a common denominator of 625 and 1000. The simplest to find and divide by is 5. So begin by dividing them each by five until you have a completely simplified fraction: 4 1000 625 ​ 4 200 125 ​ 4 40 25 ​ 4 8 5 ​
The answer is 4 8 5 ​
~Drew :D (I hope that made sense. lol)

Answered by wazzupdrewfus | 2024-06-10

The decimal 4.625 converts to the mixed number 4 \frac{5}{8} after simplifying the fraction from 625/1000 to 5/8. This is achieved by identifying the whole number, converting the decimal part to a fraction, and simplifying it. Finally, the mixed number is presented in its simplest form as 4 \frac{5}{8}.
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Answered by wazzupdrewfus | 2024-12-26