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How do you write 7.4 as a mixed number simplified

User Jacalyn
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Correct Answer:
72/5

Reasoning:
Take the whole part as the whole number; Convert the decimal part to a fraction; Put parts 1 & 2 together:
7.4 Whole Part = 7
7.4 Decimal Part = 0.4 → 4/10 = 2/5 Mixed Number: 72/5

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User Agbodike
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Isn't it 7 and 4/10?
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