Question

What is 2.6 as a mixed number in simplest form?

Answer 1

So .6 is essientaly 6 over 10. A mixed number is an integer (whole number) with a fraction. So, you take the 2 and combine it with the 6 over 10. However, it asks for it in simpliest form. Therefore, you recongnize you can divide the 6 and 10 by 2. Your final answer should be 2 and 3 over 5.