SOLUTION: how do we convert a fraction that has a periodical and non periodical number after the period. ex: 0.4333333333 into a fraction

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Question 526365: how do we convert a fraction that has a periodical and non periodical number after the period. ex: 0.4333333333 into a fraction
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n = 0.4333333333
10n = 4.3333333333
-n =- 0.4333333333
------------------- Subtract
9n = 3.9
n = 3.9/9 = 13/30

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