Question

convert the decimal numbers in p/q 3.172
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Answer 1

Answer:

3.172/ 1000 ...

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

First, create an equation that represents the repeating decimal that you want to convert to a fraction

x = 3.172172....      (1)

There are 3 repeating decimals, multiply both sides of the equation by 103 = 1000 so that both equations have the same repeating digits to the right of the decimal point

1000x = 3172.172172...      (2)

Subtract the equation (1) from equation (2)

1000x

x =

= 3172.172172...

3.172172...

999x = 3169

Solve for the x in the equation to determine the equivalent fraction.

x =  

3169

999

Therefore, 3169/999 is simplified fraction of 3.172 repeating. Since this is an improper fraction, converted to mixed number is:

3169

999

= 3

172

999

What is 3.172 repeating as a fraction?

3169/999 is the simplest fraction form for decimal 3.172 repeating

What is 3.172 repeating as a mixed number?

3 172/999 is a equivalent mixed number for decimal 3.172 repeating