64 2/3 show two different ways to evaluate
To evaluate the expression 64 2/3 using two different methods, we can either convert the mixed number 2/3 to a decimal or convert it into an improper fraction.
Method 1: Convert 2/3 to a decimal
To convert 2/3 to a decimal, we divide the numerator (2) by the denominator (3):
2 รท 3 = 0.6667 (rounded to four decimal places)
Now, we add the whole number (64) to the decimal:
64 + 0.6667 = 64.6667
Therefore, 64 2/3 is equal to 64.6667 when evaluated as a decimal.
Method 2: Convert 2/3 to an improper fraction
To convert 2/3 to an improper fraction, we multiply the whole number (64) by the denominator (3) and add the numerator (2) as the new numerator:
(64 * 3 + 2) / 3 = 194/3
Since the fraction cannot be simplified further, 64 2/3 is equivalent to 194/3 when evaluated as an improper fraction.