Rule 28: Converting Decimals to Fractions

For this review, we will focus on terminating fractions. Divide the fraction by 1, and then multiply the result by 1 in a form that will remove the decimal.

Example: Convert 2.3 to a fraction.

Answer. 2.3 can be written which can be multiplied by 1 and divided by 1 without changing its value. We have

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Work the following problems and click on Answer if you want to check the answer and/or review the solution.

Problem 1: Convert 0.00235 to a simple fraction.

Answer.

Problem 2: Convert 4.28 to a simple fraction and to a compound number.

Answer.

Problem 3: Convert 10.0000255 to a simple fraction and to a compound number.

Answer.

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Rule 28: Converting Decimals to Fractions

If you would like to review another example, click on Example. Work the following problems and click on Answer if you want to check the answer and/or review the solution.

If you would like to review another example, click on Example.
Work the following problems and click on Answer if you want to check the answer and/or review the solution.