SOLUTION: Please help with me Find the fractions equal to the given decimals 1. 0.55555

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Question 750464: Please help with me
Find the fractions equal to the given decimals
1. 0.55555
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = 0.55555
10x = 5.5555


10x - x = 5.5555 - 0.55555

9x = 5

x = 5/9

Answer: 5/9 = 0.555555....