Change each of the following to simplest form
5 12/8. Is the answer 13/2
12/8 = (3*4)/(2*4)= 3/2
Ah. missed the 5.
So, yes, 5 3/2 = 13/2
To change the mixed number 5 12/8 to simplest form, you need to combine the whole number and the fraction. Here is how you can do it:
Step 1: Find the improper fraction equivalent of the mixed number.
To convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction and add the numerator. The result becomes the new numerator, and the denominator remains the same.
5 12/8 = (5 * 8 + 12)/8 = 52/8
Step 2: Simplify the fraction.
To simplify the fraction, you need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator. In this case, the GCD of 52 and 8 is 4.
Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD:
52 ÷ 4 / 8 ÷ 4 = 13/2
So, the simplest form of 5 12/8 is indeed 13/2.