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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-10-22

What is \(8 \frac{21}{40}\) as a decimal?

Asked by zenaidamartinez

Answer (2)

8 40 21 ​ = 40 8 × 40 + 21 ​ = 40 341 ​ 8 40 21 ​ = 8 40 × 25 21 × 25 ​ = 8 1000 525 ​ = 8.525

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

The mixed number 8 40 21 ​ converts to the decimal 8.525 by changing it first into an improper fraction and then dividing the numerator by the denominator. The process involves basic arithmetic steps: multiplication and addition, followed by division. The result is a decimal representation of the original mixed number.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-10-14