multiply both the top and bottom by 10
5.6*10 / 1 * 10
your new number is 56/10 which is the same as 5.6
now.. how many 10s are in 56... there are 5 10s which is 50
so you have 5 with 6 remaining over 10 if you write that out you get
5 and 6/10
6/10 can be reduced to lowest terms... 3/5
your answer is 5 and 3/5
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Convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction, multiply by the whole number, convert the answer back to a mixed fraction (if required).
3 and 56/1000
To convert a mixed number into a decimal, first you must convert the fraction part of the mixed number into decimal form. Do this by dividing the numerator (the top number) by the denominator (the bottom number). Then, place the whole number that was originally part of the mixed number as the whole number for the decimal. For example, let's convert this mixed number into a decimal: 51/4. 1/4 = 0.25 The whole number originally part of the mixed number, 51/4 is 5. Place 5 as the whole number for the decimal. Therefore, the answer is 5.25.
Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction and proceed.
61/8 as a mixed number is 7 5/8