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Express 5.5° as a fraction. .​

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Answer:

11/200

Explanation:

Convert the percentage to a fraction by placing the expression over

100

Percentage means 'out of 100

5.5

100

Convert the decimal number to a fraction by shifting the decimal point in both the numerator and denominator. Since there is

1

number to the right of the decimal point, move the decimal point

1

place to the right.

55

1000

Cancel the common factor of

55

and

1000

11/200

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