Question

Write each decimal as a fraction in simplest form
1) 0.76
2) 4.8
3) 0.07

Answer 1

so the 1st decimal place is tenths (1/10)
the first 2 decimal places are hundredths(1/100)

so (a) is 76/100 all you need to do is simplify them

(b) 48/10 this is am improper fraction

(c) 7/100

just look for common factors to simplify your fractions.

Answer 2

Thank you!

Answer 3

So then how do you simplify the improper fraction of 48/10?

Answer 4

well it could be a mixed number 4 8/10

or the improper fraction 48/10

the numerator and denominator are both even so divide by 2...

there won't be any other common factors..

your answer just will depend on how they want the answer... mixed or improper

hope this helps