SOLUTION: How can I change a decimal(0.4) into a fraction or mixed number in simplest form?

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Question 49713This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Mathematics
: How can I change a decimal(0.4) into a fraction or mixed number in simplest form? This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Mathematics

Answer by pwac(253) About Me  (Show Source):
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0.4+=+4%2F10 4 and 10 have common factor of 2 so divide by this to get:
2%2F5 which is simplest form