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Convert 8 7/8 to an improper fraction

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Answer:

Hey there! :)

Explanation:

~ Answer is 71/8 ~

There is two ways you can do this, they are provided below :)

Steps in order to solve this question!:

~1. First you have to multiply the denominator by the whole number

(The denominator is 8, and the whole number is 8 too)

So, 8x8=64

~2. Next you have to take the 64 and add it to the 7 which is the numerator of 8 7/8.

64+7=71

~3. The answer is 71/8. The denominator is 8 because the denominator never changes.

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Another way you can do this:

8x8+7

_____ <= And this is how we get 71/8

8

~Therefore the answer is 71/8.

~Hope this helps!

(If you still don’t understand than ask for help! You can ask me if you don’t understand any of the steps!)

I would be glad to answer any questions you have about this problem. :D

User Queenie
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Answer:

71/8

Explanation:

8 ⅞ = 71/8

How?

8 × 8 + 7 = 71

Which is 71/8.

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