Answer:
[tex]5\frac{13}{16}[/tex] inches.
Step-by-step explanation:
We are asked to find half of [tex]11\frac{5}{8}[/tex] inches.
First of all, we will convert our given expression as an improper fraction as:
[tex]11\frac{5}{8}\rightarrow \frac{11*8+5}{8}=\frac{93}{8}[/tex]
Now, we will divide [tex]\frac{93}{8}[/tex] by 2 as:
[tex]\frac{93}{8}\div 2[/tex]
[tex]\frac{93}{8}\div\frac{2}{1}[/tex]
Convert division problem as multiplication problem as:
[tex]\frac{93}{8}\times\frac{1}{2}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{93\times 1}{8\times 2}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{93}{16}[/tex]
[tex]5\frac{13}{16}[/tex]
Therefore, half of [tex]11\frac{5}{8}[/tex] inches is [tex]5\frac{13}{16}[/tex] inches.
The half of 11 5/8 inches is; 5 13/16
The number given is; 11 5/8 inches
This can be written as an improper fraction;
Hence, half of 93/8 is;
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