Write the decimal as a fraction or a mixed number in simplest form: 5.76

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campbell_st · Answer

there are 2 decimal places so you will need to start by writing it over 100

so you get 

$$\frac{576}{100}$$

which can be split into 

$$\frac{500}{100} + \frac{76}{100} ... or .....5 \frac{76}{100}$$

now you need to simplify 76/100 by dividing both numerator and denominator by common factors. 

hope this helps

anonymous · Answer

so the answer would be 0.76 :/ im still confused

campbell_st · Answer

ummm I think you have a slight error @rachel1234  144 x 5 is not 576

anonymous · Answer

oops

campbell_st · Answer

ok... so the mixed number will be

5 76/100     look at 76/100 they are both even so you can divide the top and the bottom by 2

what would you get...?

anonymous · Answer

it's 144/25

campbell_st · Answer

the 5 will not change... 

its just the fraction part you need to simplify

anonymous · Answer

thank you i think i understand now