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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the simplest form of the number? -8 2/3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well, to make this a mixed number, you would go like -8*3=-24+-2=-26. So it's -26/3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got the same answer and one of my choices is -9.. The fraction 26/3 would be 8.6666 as a decimal so I presume -9 would be the correct answer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks for your help, I just wanted to be sure.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You're welcome :)

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