To convert the decimal 2.125 to a fraction, we can follow these steps:
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Separate the whole number from the decimal part:
- The whole number is 2.
- The decimal part is 0.125.
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Convert the decimal part to a fraction:
- 0.125 can be written as \( \frac{125}{1000} \).
- Simplify \( \frac{125}{1000} \):
- Both the numerator and the denominator can be divided by 125.
- \( \frac{125 \div 125}{1000 \div 125} = \frac{1}{8} \).
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Combine the whole number with the fractional part:
- Combine \( 2 \) and \( \frac{1}{8} \):
- \( 2 + \frac{1}{8} = \frac{16}{8} + \frac{1}{8} = \frac{17}{8} \).
Therefore, the fractional equivalent of 2.125 is \( \frac{17}{8} \).
Looking at the provided responses, the correct answer is: 2 Start Fraction 1 over 8 End Fraction.