Identify whole and decimal parts: To express 5.37 as a mixed number, we first identify the whole number part and the decimal part. The whole number part is the number to the left of the decimal point, and the decimal part is the number to the right of the decimal point.In 5.37, the whole number part is 5, and the decimal part is .37.
Convert decimal to fraction: Next, we need to express the decimal part as a fraction. Since .37 has two digits after the decimal point, we can write it over 100 to convert it into a fraction.So, .37 as a fraction is 10037.
Simplify fraction: Now, we simplify the fraction 10037 if possible. Since 37 and 100 have no common factors other than 1, the fraction is already in its simplest form.
Combine whole number and fraction: Finally, we combine the whole number part with the simplified fraction to write the mixed number.The mixed number is 5 and 10037.
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