SOLUTION: Write the following as a common fraction or mixed number. Write your answer in lowest terms. 0.44 A) 11/440 B) 11/0.44 C) 11/25 D) 11/44 I do not understand this ques

Algebra ->  Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> SOLUTION: Write the following as a common fraction or mixed number. Write your answer in lowest terms. 0.44 A) 11/440 B) 11/0.44 C) 11/25 D) 11/44 I do not understand this ques      Log On


   

Question 109215: Write the following as a common fraction or mixed number. Write your answer in lowest terms. 0.44

A) 11/440 B) 11/0.44 C) 11/25 D) 11/44
I do not understand this question at all?? Where is the number 11 come from?? Is D the answer? I am just guessing. HELP PLEASE??!!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write 0.44 as 44%2F100 (note: the decimal extends to the hundredths place). Now reduce 44%2F100 to get 11%2F25. So your guess was good. The answer is D)