How you would convert the repeating, nonterminating decimal to a fraction? Explain the process as you solve the problem. 0.1515 . . .

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anonymous · Answer

put 
$$x=.151515...$$ then 
$$100x=15.151515...$$ and then subtract 
$$100x-x=15$$ solve for $x$

goformit100 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

thank you:) so much satellite73

anonymous · Answer

yw
hope it is clear how to finish it, because you are not done yet

anonymous · Answer

ya i got it 15/99

anonymous · Answer

yeah, but make your math teacher happy and reduce

anonymous · Answer

so i did 15 divided by 3 and got 5 and 99 divided by 3 and got 33 so the reduced answer would be 5/33

anonymous · Answer

correct