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Which mixed number is equivalent to the improper fraction 42/5
4 2/5
7 4/5
8 2/5
9 3/5 (16 points)


Sagot :

Answer:

  • 8 2/5

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert, you will need to know how many times five will go into 42. Once found, that will be your whole number. The remainder will be the numerator, and the divisor of the current fraction will become the denominator.

Given fraction:

  • => 42/5

Knowing how many times five will go into 42.

  • => Result: 8
  • => Remainder: 2

The denominator of the given fraction will be the denominator of the created mixed fraction.

  • => 8 2/5

Hence, Option C is correct.