Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - Test - Page 192: 4

Answer

$\frac{27}{8}$

Work Step by Step

3$\frac{3}{8}$ Step 1: Multiply the denominator of the fraction and the whole number. multiply 3 and 8 = 3 * 8 =24 Step 2: Add to this product the numerator of the fraction Add 3 to 24 = 3 + 24 = 27 Step 3:Write the result of Step 2 as the numerator of the improper fraction and the original denominator as the denominator Use 27, from Step 2, as the numerator of the improper fraction and 8 as the denominator. 3$\frac{3}{8}$ = $\frac{27}{8}$
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