SOLUTION: Write the following as a common fraction or mixed number. Write the answer in lowest terms. 6.38 a) 6 2/5 b) 6 19/50 c) 6 4/5 d) 6/19/100 Thank you very much.

Algebra ->  Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> SOLUTION: Write the following as a common fraction or mixed number. Write the answer in lowest terms. 6.38 a) 6 2/5 b) 6 19/50 c) 6 4/5 d) 6/19/100 Thank you very much.      Log On


   

Question 117808: Write the following as a common fraction or mixed number. Write the answer in lowest terms.
6.38
a) 6 2/5 b) 6 19/50 c) 6 4/5 d) 6/19/100
Thank you very much.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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6.38 Start with the given number


6%2638%2F100 Write 6.38 as the mixed number 6%2638%2F100


Let's reduce 38%2F100
%282%2A19%29%2F%282%2A50%29 Factor 38%2F10 into %282%2A19%29%2F%282%2A50%29


%28cross%282%29%2A19%29%2F%28cross%282%29%2A50%29 Cancel like terms


19%2F50 Reduce


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6%2619%2F50 Now reintroduce the whole number 6



So 6.38 converts and reduces to 6%2619%2F50. So the answer is B)