4 3/8 rounded to the nearest whole number
To round 4 3/8 to the nearest whole number, follow these steps:
Step 1: Determine the value of the fraction
In this case, the fraction is 3/8. To find its value, divide the numerator (3) by the denominator (8):
3 ÷ 8 = 0.375
Step 2: Add the fraction value to the whole number
Since 4 is the whole number in this case, add the fraction value (0.375) to it:
4 + 0.375 = 4.375
Step 3: Round to the nearest whole number
To round to the nearest whole number, examine the decimal places after the whole number (4.375). The digit in the tenths place is 3. Since 3 is less than 5, we round down. Therefore, the nearest whole number is 4.
So, 4 3/8 rounded to the nearest whole number is 4.