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Write as a fraction and simplify. (use the symbol / for your answer)
0.23333...
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User Phum
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Answer:

23/99

Explanation:

0.23 is x.

Because x is recurring in two decimal places, we will multiply it by 100.

100x=23.23

Then we subtract.

100x-x=23.23-0.23

99x=23

x=23/99

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