Question

write 8.56 as a mixed number and as an improper fraction. do not try to simplify your answers.
mixed number:
square
improper fraction:
square

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to mixed number

The integer part of 8.56 is 8, and the decimal part 0.56 can be written as a fraction. Since 0.56 = $\frac{56}{100}$, the mixed number is $8\frac{56}{100}$.

Step2: Convert to improper fraction

To convert the mixed number $8\frac{56}{100}$ to an improper fraction, we use the formula: $a\frac{b}{c}=\frac{a\times c + b}{c}$. Here, $a = 8$, $b = 56$, $c = 100$. So, $8\times100 + 56 = 800 + 56 = 856$. Thus, the improper fraction is $\frac{856}{100}$.

Answer:

mixed number: $8\frac{56}{100}$
improper fraction: $\frac{856}{100}$