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How do you convert 0.40 into a fraction

User Danielnelz
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First, write the number over 1
0.40/1
Continue multiplying the top and bottom by 10 until the decimal becomes a whole number
x 10
4/10

4/10 is a fraction, however it can be simplified - both numbers can be divided by 2
4/10 → 2/5
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