document.write( "Question 859768: how Convert the recurring decimal 2.417417 to a fraction. You must use algebra.
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document.write( "Hi,
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document.write( "let x = 2.417417  
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document.write( "1000 x = 2417.417etc
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document.write( "     -x =         2.417etc
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document.write( " 999x = 2415
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document.write( "    x = 2415/999 = 805/333 \n" );
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