Question

write the denominator of the rational number 257/500 in the form 2m×5n where m and n are integers. hence write its expansion without actual division.

Answer 1

Answer:

m=2 and n=5

Step-by-step explanation:

given rational number has denominator=500

by prime factorization method,500 =2×2×5×5×5

2²×5³.so m=2 and n=3.

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