SOLUTION: How do you change 28/9 to a mixed or whole number.

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Question 38396: How do you change 28/9 to a mixed or whole number.
Found 2 solutions by fractalier, Nate:
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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28/9 = 3 1/9
Every fraction is really a division problem in disguise...so you divide 28 by 9 and get 3 remainder 1, or 3 1/9.

Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
28/9 original
3 and 1/9 .... how many times does nine go into 28 or a lower number
3 * 9 = 27 so 28-27=1
so: 31%2F9