Kappie R.

asked • 04/16/17

What is he fraction of .15

What is he fraction of .15?

Andrew M.

To figure out fractions from decimals the
simplest way is to take the decimal number
given, discard the decimal point, and write it over a 1..
After the number 1 add as many zeroes as
there are digits behind the decimal place.
 
.3 = 3/10   .. 1 digit behind decimal = 1 zero after the 1
.33 = 3/100 ... 2 digits behind decimal = 2 zeroes after the 1
.333 = 333/1000 ... 3 digits behind decimal = 3 zeroes after the 1
2.7 = 27/10 ... 1 digit behind decimal = 1 zero after the 1
 
Once you have put the number into fraction form
you can then reduce the fraction as applicable.
 
.15 - 15/100 = 5(3)/[5(20)] = 3/20
 
 
 
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04/16/17

Mark M.

Or the student could learn how to read decimals. 
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04/17/17

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