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How do you write 5.8 as a mixed number

User Rymo
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5 8/10 or it would be 5 4/5 if you want it simplified.
User KevinTydlacka
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we know that
the number
5.8
is equal to

5+0.80
and

0.80 is equal to

8/10
divide by 2 both members

(8)/(10) = (4)/(5)

therefore

the number
5.8 is equal to
5 (4)/(5)
User Cro
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