Question

How many eighths are in 5 5/8? use your answer to rewrite 5 5/8 in the form /8

Answer 1

There are 45 eigths in 5 5/8 because 5*8 + 5 = 45
therefore 5 5/8 = 45/8

Answer 2

Answer: There are 45 eighths in $5\frac{5}{8}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have given that

$5\frac{5}{8}$

We need to find the number of eighths.

First we change it in improper fraction:

$5\frac{5}{8}=\frac{45}{8}$

So, it becomes,

$5\frac{5}{8}=\frac{45}{8}$

Hence, there are 45 eighths in $5\frac{5}{8}$