Write the following pairs as like fractions:
(a) 87.3/8.73
Write the pairs as like fractions
87.3,8.73
To write 87.3/8.73 as a like fraction, we need to make the denominator the same for both numbers. The easiest way to do this is to multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number.
In this case, we can multiply both 87.3 and 8.73 by 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
So, 87.3/8.73 = (87.3 * 10)/(8.73 * 10)
Simplifying, we get: 873/87.3
Therefore, 87.3/8.73 expressed as a like fraction is 873/87.3.
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not mixed numbers. As a fraction,
87.3/8.73 = 10*8.73/8.73 = 10/1 = 10
In case you wanted individual fractions,
87.3 = 873/10
8.73 = 873/100
87 3/10
8 73/100??
is that what you wanted?