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0.116 equal to ?

Rewrite as a simplified fraction.
0.116 = ?
A) 29/250
B) 1/9
C) 7/60
D) 4/35

1 Answer

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Quizzma TeamJanuary 20, 2025

To convert the decimal 0.116 to a simplified fraction, follow these steps:

1. Write 0.116 as a fraction:

( 0.116 = frac{116}{1000} )

2. Simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (116) and the denominator (1000). The GCD is 4.

3. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD:

( frac{116 div 4}{1000 div 4} = frac{29}{250} )

So, the simplified fraction is ( frac{29}{250} ).

The correct answer is A) 29/250.