Question

write 0.10714285 as a fraction

Answer 1

Take the reciprocal of the number so 1/ 0.0714285 = 9.3 repeating and that is 28/3

Answer 2

i don't understand how to show my work for that..

Answer 3

In other words, the 3 in 9.3 repeats itself infinitely.

If you were using a TI-83 or -84 calculator, you could find the reciprocal of 0.10714285 and then press the MATH key and then ENTER to get your calculator to convert that decimal fraction to a proper fraction.

Answer 4

Are you allowed to use a calculator on this problem? I hope so!

Answer 5

If yes, what kind of calc have you?

Answer 6

yes i have a graphing calculator so i can do that. thank you

Answer 7

Are you then satisfied that you know what to do? No further questions?

Answer 8

yes thank you!