Question

9.5 as a fraction show your work

Answer 1

Convert the decimal number to a fraction by placing the decimal number over a power of ten. Since there is 1 number to the right of the decimal point, place the decimal number over 10^1 (10) Next, add the whole number to the left of the decimal.

9 5/10

Reduce the fractional part of the mixed number.

9 1/2

Convert 9 1/2 into an improper fraction.

19/2

Answer 2

`(95)/(10)`, 9 +
`(1)/(2)`,
`(19)/(2)`

9.5 * 10 = 95

95/10

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9.5 - 9 = .5

.5 = 1/2

9.5 = 9+1/2

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9.5 * 2 = 19

9.5 = 19/2