Question

Express in the following in p/q form?
(a)0.72 (b)0.125
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Answer 1

Answer:

(a) 18/25 (b) 1/8

Step-by-step explanation:

The steps are as follow:

1. Write the number in fraction format

2. Simplify the fraction

Question (a)

STEP 1: Write in fraction format

0.72 = 72/100

STEP 2: Simplify

/* Divide both numerator and denominator by 4 */

72/100 = 18/25

Question (b)

STEP 1: Write in fraction format

0.125 = 125/1000

STEP 2: Simplify

/* Divide both numerator and denominator by 125 */

125/1000 = 1/8

Answer: (a) 18/25 (b) 1/8