Mary D.

asked • 04/16/19

how do you solve 2 8/10

I need to learn how to solve the answer i don't understand

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Are you asked to change it to an improper fraction?
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"Solve" is a direction to determine the value of the variable that makes the equation true. No equation, no solving. Use correct terminology.
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Carolyn A. answered • 04/17/19

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Hi Mary! the first number, 2, is a whole number. the last 2 numbers, 8/10, are a fraction of a whole number.


2 8/10 = 2 + (8/10)


So you add the fraction to the whole number to solve this.


This number can also be expressed using a decimal. It is 2.8 when using a decimal. The number after the decimal is a number that is divided by 10.



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