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The decimal as a mixed number in simplest form is 8 17/20

Mixed numbers and decimal numbers

Mixed numbers is a combination of whole numbers and fractions. For instance 1 1/2 is a mixed fraction where 1 is a whole number and 12 is a fraction.

Given the decimal value here 9.85 pounds

9.85 = 985/100

Write in its simplest form

985/100= 197/20

Write as a mixed number

197/20 = 8 17/20

Hence the decimal as a mixed number in simplest form is 8 17/20

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