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Write the number 0.72 with 72 repeating as a fraction or a mixed number

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If repeating 72/99 always create the non repeating and subtract 1 from the denom. now reduce ... subtract the equations with the same digits after the decimal point 72.727272= 100x ... Which numbers from 1 to 10 could be the denominator? THANK YOU! ... Write the fraction in simplest form and equivalent decimal. asked by ...

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Explanation:

x = 0.7272....

Two digits are repeating. so, multiply both sides by 100

100x = 72.7272.......

x = 0.7272........ {Subrtact}

99x = 72


x=(72)/(99)\\\\x=(8)/(11)

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