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Question 1016643: How do you change a decmile to a fraction!
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do you change a decimal to a fraction!
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Use an example to explain this. Change .125 to a fraction
When we say this, we say 125 thousandths, write that as a fraction
125%2F1000
reduce the fraction as far a possible
divide top and bottom by 25
5%2F40
Can further reduce this, divide top and bottom by 5
1%2F8
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You can always check your fraction on your calc: enter: 1/8, results will be .125