Question

What is $ 8\dfrac{5}{{18}} $ as a decimal?

Answer 1

Hint: First of convert the given mixed fractions in the form of simple fractions. Mixed number is the combination of a whole number and the fraction. Fraction is the number expressed in the form of the numerator and the denominator. Then simplify the expression for the resultant required value.

Complete step-by-step answer:
Take the given expression: $ 8\dfrac{5}{{18}} $
Convert the given fraction $ 8\dfrac{5}{{18}} $ in the form of the simple fraction.
 $ 8\dfrac{5}{{18}} = \dfrac{{8(18) + 5}}{{18}} $
Simplify for the required value
 $ 8\dfrac{5}{{18}} = \dfrac{{149}}{{18}} $
Now simplify the above expression finding the division of the terms
 $ 8\dfrac{5}{{18}} = 8.2\overline {77} $
This is the required solution.
So, the correct answer is “ $ 8.2\overline {77} $ ”.

Note: Read the given word statements and understand it properly and then frame the equations accordingly and use division or multiplication for the required value. Always frame the mixed fraction into the correct fraction in mathematical expression properly since the solution depends on it only. Be good in finding the factors of the terms and remember multiples till twenty.