How do you convert #0.55# to a fraction in its simplest form?
3 Answers
Explanation:
This is because
Now:
Explanation:
Before we get to simplifying, let's just go ahead and convert this decimal into a fraction. We know that
Now that we have a fraction, simplification is much (wait for it) simpler. The biggest part of simplification involves finding a common factor between the numerator and denominator of the fraction. You may have heard of this as the Greatest Common Factor, or GCF.
In this case, notice that both
This leaves us with
Since 11 and 20 do not share any common factors (apart from 1), we can conclusively say that this is the most simplified we can get.
So, there you are. Your answer is
Hope that helps :)
Explanation:
Decimal fractions can be written as common fractions with denominators which are powers of
Simplify top and bottom by the highest common factor (