Question

1.3 as a mixed number ​

Answer 1

Answer: 1 3/10

Explanation:

first turn it into a fraction 13/10 then how many times does 13 fit into 10. It fits once with 3 remaining. So you get 1 and 3/10

Answer 2

1 3/10

Explanation:

When you read the decimal number, it reads the same as the equivalent mixed number:

1.3 = "one and three tenths" = 1 3/10

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Additional comment

This will generally be the case. Some mixed numbers found this way can have their fractions reduced:

1.2 = "one and two tenths" = 1 2/10 = 1 1/5