SOLUTION: convert repeating decimals into a rational number. be sure to reduce answers. 0.888888888888

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Question 620980: convert repeating decimals into a rational number. be sure to reduce answers.
0.888888888888
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Do them like this:
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n = 0.888888888888
10n = 8.8888...
-1n = 0.8888...
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9n = 8
n = 8/9