Question

What is 0.57 as a fraction?

*57 REPEATING*

*IN THE SIMPLEST FORM*

WHOEVER GETS IT RIGHT GETS 5 STARS AND THE BRAIN COWN THING

Answer 1

19/33

Explanation:

57 repeating = 0.57

1. x = 0.57

2. mutiply each side by 10² = 100

100x = 57.57...

3. subtract

x = 0.57 from 100x = 57.57...

and get 99x = 57.

4. solve for x

x = 57/99

5. find the GCF of 57 and 99

57 ÷ 3 = 19

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99 ÷ 3 = 33

6. x = 19/33