Question

how do you write
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0.37 as a decimal in simplist form

Answer 1

Once again, the 7 is in what place?

Answer 2

100

Answer 3

hundredths

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

a lot of repeating numbers are a result of dividing by 9, or 99, or 999, etc.

Answer 6

That means this number is 37 hundredths, as a fraction 37/100

Answer 7

just a hint

Answer 8

@mathstudent55 the 37 is repeating

Answer 9

so it would be 37/99 but how would i simplify that?

Answer 10

Oh, sorry. Good call, @StudyGurl14 I didn't notice the bar on top to mean a repeating decimal.

Answer 11

you wouldn't. that's the simplest form

Answer 12

Ok. For a repeating decimal, this is a way you can do to find a fraction.

Answer 13

ok thank you

Answer 14

You're welcome

Answer 15

2 digits repeat. We write a number that is a 1 followed by 2 zeros (same number of zeros as repeating digits)

Answer 16

We will use the number 100 soon.

Answer 17

Call the number you are given x.
I'll switch to drawing so you can see the method.