Question

Find an equivalent fraction for the decimal number.

0.45
How do I solve it. It is a multiple choice so my choices are
4 1/2 45/10 9/20 5/10

Answer 1

.45 is just 45/100. divide both numbers by 5 to get 9/20.

Answer 2

The correct option is c) 9/20

Explanation:

Consider the provided number: 0.45

Now, we need to find the equivalent fraction for the number 0.45

Convert the above number into fraction as shown:

First identify the numbers after the decimal point. There are two numbers after a decimal point.

Write the provided number with out decimal as shown:

`(45)/(1)`

Now, add 2 zeros in the denominator of the above number.

`(45)/(100)`

45 and 100 both the numbers are divisible by 5. Therefore, the above number can be written as:

`(9)/(20)`

Hence, the correct option is c) 9/20