Chapter 6.6, Problem 2WE

To determine

Simplify: the given expression as fraction.

Answer to Problem 2WE

The simplified form of $2\frac{3}{8}$ is $\frac{19}{8}$.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The expression $2\frac{3}{8}$.

Formula used:

Any mixed fraction $a\frac{b}{c}$ is simplified as $\frac{\left(a\times c\right)+b}{c}$.

  $2\frac{3}{8}$

Recall that any mixed fraction $a\frac{b}{c}$ is simplified as $\frac{\left(a\times c\right)+b}{c}$.

  $\begin{array}{l}=\frac{\left(2\times 8\right)+3}{3}\\ =\frac{16+3}{3}\\ =\boxed{\frac{19}{3}}\end{array}$

The simplified form of $2\frac{3}{8}$ is $\frac{19}{8}$.