Question

Write 2.83 as a mixed number and as an improper fraction.
Do not try to simplify your answers.

Answer 1

`(238)/(100)\\\\2(38)/(100)`

Explanation:

2.83/1

To make this a normal fraction, the top has to be a whole number, so we can multiply the top and bottom by 100 to slide the decimal point twice.

238/100

This can be shown as a mixed number by removing the 200 which is divisible by 100

`2 (38)/(100)`

Note: The reason the question says not to simplify is because 283 is a prime and cannot be simplified

Answer 2

Mixed number:
`2(83)/(100)`

Improper Fraction:
`(283)/(100)`