Question

convert 3.38 to mixed number

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GPT-4o mini
To convert the decimal 3.38 to a mixed number, follow these steps:

1. Identify the whole number part: The whole number part is 3.
2. Convert the decimal part (0.38) to a fraction:
- 0.38 can be expressed as \( \frac{38}{100} \).
- To simplify, find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38 and 100, which is 2.
- Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 2:
\[
\frac{38 \div 2}{100 \div 2} = \frac{19}{50}
\]

Putting it all together, the mixed number is:

\[
3 \frac{19}{50}
\]

Thus, \( 3.38 \) as a mixed number is \( 3 \frac{19}{50} \).