Question

Identify the absolute value of - 57 3/5 (1

Answer 1

To find the absolute value of \(-57 \frac{3}{5}\), first convert it into an improper fraction or a decimal.

The mixed number \(-57 \frac{3}{5}\) can be converted as follows:

1. Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction:
\[
-57 \frac{3}{5} = -\left(57 \times 5 + 3\right) / 5 = -\left(285 + 3\right) / 5 = -288 / 5
\]

2. Find the absolute value:
\[
\left|-57 \frac{3}{5}\right| = \left|-288 / 5\right| = \frac{288}{5}
\]

3. If needed, you can leave it as an improper fraction:
\[
\frac{288}{5}
\]

Or convert it to a mixed number:
\[
\frac{288}{5} = 57 \frac{3}{5}
\]

Thus, the absolute value of \(-57 \frac{3}{5}\) is \(\frac{288}{5}\) or \(57 \frac{3}{5}\).