Question

convert the following decimal into p/q form with steps:
1. 3.123( 3 bar)

Answer 1

Answer:

let x = 3.123(3 bar)

100x = 312.3(3 bar)

1000x = 3123.3(3bar)

now 1000x-100x= 3123.3-312.3

900x= 2811

x= 2811/900 divide p and q by 3

we get, x= 937/300

so finally we get p/q = 937/300