Question

Write 78.417 as a mixed number.

Answer 1

To convert the decimal 78.417 into a mixed number, follow these steps:

1. Separate the whole number and the decimal part:
- The whole number is 78.
- The decimal part is 0.417.

2. Convert the decimal part into a fraction:
- We can express 0.417 as \(\frac{417}{1000}\) since 417 is in the thousandths place.

3. Now, combine the whole number and the fraction:
- The mixed number is \(78 \frac{417}{1000}\).

So, 78.417 as a mixed number is \(78 \frac{417}{1000}\).