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How to change 1.2/6 into a decimal?

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Answer:


(1)/(5)

Explanation:

  • 1.2 is the same as:
  • 12 ÷ 10
  • =
    (12)/(10)
  • dividing by 6 is the same as

  • (1)/(6)
  • 1.2 ÷ 6
  • =
    (12)/(10) ×
    (1)/(6)
  • we can times the tops and bottoms together
  • =
    (12)/(60)
  • We can simplify this
  • For example, the top and bottom are both even numbers
  • =
    (6)/(30)
  • We can simplify again by dividing by 2
  • =
    (3)/(15)
  • We can simplify again by dividing by 3
  • =
    (1)/(5)
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