The expression "4 whole 4 over 8" can be interpreted as a mixed number. 1. "4 whole" refers to the whole number 4. 2. "4 over 8" refers to the fraction \( \frac{4}{8} \), which simplifies to \( \frac{1}{2} \). So, when you combine these, you get: \[ 4 \frac{4}{8} = 4 \frac{1}{2} \] Thus, "4 whole 4 over 8" represents the mixed number \( 4 \frac{1}{2} \) or 4.5 in decimal form.

4 whole 4 over 8

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The expression "4 whole 4 over 8" can be interpreted as a mixed number.

"4 whole" refers to the whole number 4.
"4 over 8" refers to the fraction \( \frac{4}{8} \), which simplifies to \( \frac{1}{2} \).

So, when you combine these, you get:

\[ 4 \frac{4}{8} = 4 \frac{1}{2} \]

Thus, "4 whole 4 over 8" represents the mixed number \( 4 \frac{1}{2} \) or 4.5 in decimal form.