Question

What is the following fraction written as an equivalent fraction in simplest form 2 7/8

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

To convert the mixed number 2 7/8 into a fraction, we need to multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator (8) and add the numerator (7). This gives us (2 * 8 + 7) / 8 = 23/8.

To simplify the fraction, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 23 and 8. The only common divisor of 23 and 8 is 1, so the fraction 23/8 is already in its simplest form.