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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Convert to proper fraction or mixed number (do not reduce to lowest terms) 5.27

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5 27/100

OpenStudy (anonymous):

But how did you get that, I have others like this problem and dont know where to get started

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Convert to proper fraction or mixed number (do not reduce to lowest terms) .851

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I just dont get it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

for decimals count the amount of numbers to the right of the decimal point. then take the number andput it over1 and a zero for every number u counted

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i mant take the number thats behind the decimal point an put it on top

OpenStudy (anonymous):

meant*

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I dont get it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the 851 goes on top

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the bottom u did perfectly

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so your saying 851/1000

OpenStudy (anonymous):

exactly

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

also if theres a number in front of the decimal point u just write that number beside the fraction u made

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