Question

how to convert 2.595959(bar on 59)in p/q form​

Answer 1

Answer:

257/99

Step-by-step explanation:

Define x:

Let x be 2.595959 ....

Find 100x:

x = 2.595959 ...

100x = 10 x 2.595959 ... = 259.595959 ...

Find 99x:

100x - x = 259.595959... - 2.595959

99x = 257

Find x:

99x = 257

x = 257/99

Answer: x = 257/99