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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-10-17

Compare the sum of the mixed numbers to the sum of the decimals:

Sum of decimals: 5.815 + 6.021 = 11.836

Asked by Anonymous

Answer (2)

The decimals you have.
The mixed numbers would be 5 815/1000 + 6 21/1000 = 11 836/1000

Answered by Trim | 2024-06-10

The sum of the mixed numbers 5 \frac{815}{1000} and 6 \frac{21}{1000} equals 11 \frac{836}{1000}, which is equivalent to the sum of the decimals 11.836. Both sums are equal. Thus, there is no difference when comparing the two forms of the numbers.
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Answered by Trim | 2024-10-11