Question

In mixed fraction form $\frac{35}{9}$ is equal to $3\frac{y}{9}$.
What is the value of $y$ ?

Answer 1

$\frac{35}{9}=\frac{27+8}{9}$

$=\frac{27}{9}+\frac{8}{9}$

$=3+\frac{8}{9}$

$=3\frac{8}{9}$

So, the value of $y$ is $8$