There are total 6 numbers of 5/16 in the given number [tex]1\dfrac{7}{8}[/tex] and this can be determine by using the arithmetic operations.
Given :
Number - [tex]1\dfrac{7}{8}[/tex]
To determine the total number of 5/16 in the given number, following steps can be use:
Step 1 - Simplify the given number.
[tex]1\dfrac{7}{8}= \dfrac{15}{8}[/tex]
Step 2 - Now, multiply numerator and denominator by 2.
[tex]=\dfrac{15\times 2}{8\times 2}[/tex]
Step 3 - Further simplify the above expression.
[tex]=\dfrac{30}{16}[/tex]
Step 4 - Now, rewrite 30 as [tex]6\times 5[/tex].
[tex]=\dfrac{6\times 5}{16}[/tex]
From the above steps it can be concluded that there are 6 numbers of 5/16 in the given number [tex]1\dfrac{7}{8}[/tex].
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