Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134467795
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-779-5

Chapters 1-2 - Cumulative Review Exercises - Page 196: 28

Answer

$\frac{27}{8}$

Work Step by Step

3$\frac{3}{8}$ Step 1 Multiply the denominator of the fraction and the whole number. Multiply 3 * 8 = 24 Step 2 Add to this product the numerator of the fraction Add 3 to 24 = 3+24 =27 Step 3 Write the result of Step 2 as the numerator of the improper fraction and the original denominator as the denominator Use 27, from Step 2, as the numerator of the improper fraction and 8 as the denominator. $\frac{27}{8}$
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