SOLUTION: Could you please explain the difference between 2 3/4 and 2 (3/4)?

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Question 668990: Could you please explain the difference between 2 3/4 and 2 (3/4)?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

2 3/4   this is a mixed fraction, 11/4 as an improper fraction

2(3/4)  the parenthesis indicates multiplication2%283%2F4%29+=++6%2F4=+3%2F2