2 7/8 Rounded to the Nearest Half
Here we will show you step-by-step how to get the solution to: "What is 2 7/8 rounded to the nearest half?"
First, we convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction or fraction like this:
((2 x 8)+7)/8 = 23/8
Then, we divide the numerator by the denominator from the previous step:
23 / 8 = 2.87
Now, we have a decimal number. Round using the following rules:
If the number to the right of the decimal point is below 25, then the right of the decimal point will be 0.
If the number to the right of the decimal point is 25 or above and less than 75, then the right of the decimal point will be 5.
If the number to the right of the decimal point is 75 or above, then we add 1 to the left side of the decimal point and make the right side 0.
87 is 75 or above. Thus, we add 1 to the left side of the decimal point and make the right side 0. Therefore, 2 7/8 rounded to the nearest half is:
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