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How many eighths are in 5 5/8?

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8/8 are in one whole number. 8 × 5 = 40. 5/8 (from the fraction) 40 + 5 = 45 45 "8"'s
User Zeroin
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45/100 or 9/20 because:
5 5/8=5.625 and 1/8=0.125 and 5.625/0.125=45
and 45 as a fraction is 45/100 or 9/20
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