Compound Fractions: Problem 2

Rule 27:
A compound fraction is sometimes called a mixed number.

tex2html_wrap_inline34 , tex2html_wrap_inline36 , and tex2html_wrap_inline38 are examples of compound fractions.

Problem 2:
Rewrite tex2html_wrap_inline40 as a compound number.
Answer:
tex2html_wrap_inline42
Solution:
The simple fraction tex2html_wrap_inline40 can be manipulated as follows:

tex2html_wrap_inline46 .

Comment:
Use your calculator to check the answer.

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