Question

What is 5.73 as a mixed number​

Answer 1

5 73/100

Explanation:

5.73 = 573

100

= 573

100

as a fraction

To convert the decimal 5.73 to a fraction, just follow these steps:

Step 1: Write down the number as a fraction of one:

5.73 = 5.73

1

Step 2: Multiply both top and bottom by 10 for every number after the decimal point:

As we have 2 numbers after the decimal point, we multiply both numerator and denominator by 100. So,

5.73

1

= (5.73 × 100)

(1 × 100)

= 573

100

.

(This fraction is alread reduced,

As the numerator is greater than the denominator, we have an IMPROPER fraction, so we can also express it as a MIXED NUMBER, thus 573

100

is also equal to 5 73/100

when expressed as a mixed number.

Answer 2

`5 \ (73)/(100)`

Explanation:

Convert the decimal number to a fraction by placing the decimal number over a power of ten. Since there are

2 numbers to the right of the decimal point, place the decimal number over 10^2 (100). Next, add the whole number to the left of the decimal.