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Write the number below as a fraction in its simplest form
0.17 recurring

2 Answers

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Answer=8/45

Explaination

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one approach is algebraically

x

=

0.177777

...

.

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because one digit recurs multiply by 10 na dthen follow the method below

10x=1.777777777

x

=

0.17777777

Now,

9x=1.6

So,x=1.6/9=16/90

Hence,

x

=

8/

45

=

User Maxim Shoustin
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Answer:17/100

Step-by-step explanation:

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