Question

Solve and show your work for each question.

What is 0. 45 expressed as a fraction in simplest form?
What is 0.45 expressed as a fraction in simplest form?
What is 0.45 expressed as a fraction in simplest form?

SHOW YOUR WORK

Answer 1

0.45/1

Then multiply top and bottom by 100.

45/100

Then simplify!

45/100 divide top and bottom by 5.

9/20

Answer 2

9/20

Explanation:

You set the fraction up at first as 45/100. Then you know that 5 goes into each so you divide by 5
`(45)/(100) /5`

45/5=9

100/5=20

You get 9/20, and this is in simplest form.