Which of the following shows 18/8 as a mixed number and 1 7/12 as an improper fraction?

A) 18/8 = 2 2/8 and 1 7/12=8/12
B) 18/8 = 1 5/4 and 1 7/12 = 1 12/7
C)18/8 = 9/4 and 1 7/12 = 17/12
D)18/8 = 2 1/4 and 1 7/12 = 19/12

Respuesta :


Add 3 7/12 + 2 7/9. Simplify the answer and write as a mixed number
A)13/36
B)5 1/3
C) 6 13/36
D)5 2/3

The exact answer to this question is option d that is 18/8 = 2 1/4 and 1 7/12 = 19/12

What is improper fraction and mixed number ?

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator. Example 9/4 , 7/2

A mixed number is a number consisting of a whole number and a proper fraction. Example 1 3/8 ,  3 1/3

FOR SOLVING THE QUESTION:

Rewriting 18/8 as a mixed number:

8/8=1 whole

So, let's see how many wholes we can get out of 18/8

18/8= (8+8+2)/8

= 8/8 +8/8 + 2/8

=1+ 1+1/4

18/8=2 1/4

Rewriting 1 7/12 as an improper fraction

1 7/12= 1+ 7/12

=12/12 + 7/12

=(12+7)/12

=19/12

Therefore, 1 7/12= 19/12

The exact answer to this question is option d that is 18/8 = 2 1/4 and 1 7/12 = 19/12

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