0.21212121... as a fraction

Eduardo Rascon asked Apr 17, 2022

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Eduardo Rascon asked Apr 17, 2022

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If x = 0.212121…, then 100x = 21.212121…, so we have

100x - x = 21.212121… - 0.212121…

99x = 21

x = 21/99 = 7/33

Vasyl Senko answered Apr 20, 2022

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