SOLUTION: how Convert the recurring decimal 2.417417 to a fraction. You must use algebra.

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Question 859768: how Convert the recurring decimal 2.417417 to a fraction. You must use algebra.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
let x = 2.417417
1000 x = 2417.417etc
-x = 2.417etc
999x = 2415
x = 2415/999 = 805/333
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