Brigid is building table with her mom as a project. She needs 5.875 feet of wood.

What is the amount as a fraction?

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The amount of wood needed is 5.875 feet.

To write this as a fraction, we have to convert the decimal part (0.875) into a fraction.

Since 0.875 is equal to 875/1000 or 7/8,

the amount of wood needed as a fraction is 5 + 7/8 or 5 7/8.