Q. Convert the following repeating decimal to a fraction in simplest form..04Answer:
Assign Variable x: Let x equal the repeating decimal 0.44.x=0.44
Convert to Fraction: To convert the repeating decimal to a fraction, we can set up an equation where the repeating part is isolated on one side. Since there is one digit repeating, we multiply x by 10 to shift the decimal point one place to the right.10x=4.44
Subtract Equations: Now we have two equations:1. x=0.42. 10x=4.4Subtract the first equation from the second to eliminate the repeating decimal.10x−x=4.4−0.4
Perform Subtraction: Perform the subtraction: 9x=4
Solve for x: Now, solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by 9. x=94
Fraction in Simplest Form: The fraction 94 is already in its simplest form, as 4 and 9 have no common factors other than 1.