Question

express 1.4 (bar on 4) as a fraction in simplest form

Answer 1

Given:

1.4 (bar on 4)

To find:

The fraction form of this decimal

Solution:

The required fraction is 13/9.

We can obtain the required fraction by multiplying the decimal by 10 to get a similar value after the decimal in both numbers.

So, we have x=1.4 bar

Now, we will multiply it by 10.

10x=14.4 bar

We will deduct the two values to obtain the fraction.

On subtracting, we get

10x-x=14.4 bar-1.4 bar

9x=13

x=13/9

So, 13/9 is the fraction.

Thus, the required fraction is 13/9.

Answer 2

Answer:

13/9 is the correct answer

Step-by-step explanation:

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