Monday, November 6, 2017

Express x=0.overline315 as a fraction in lowest terms




Given x=0.¯315, find the value of x, expressed as a fraction in lowest terms.





I tried to change it into base 10, but I don't think it's possible with fractions. So please help I'll appreciate it. Also I'm in 7th grade (easy solutions please) and no copying other people's answer (I've seen it in other problems).


Answer



x=.¯315
1005x=31.¯315
subtracting the top from the bottom we get
445x=315 (comment if you dont understand why 100515=445)



Solving for x we get x=3144 as a base 5 fraction. To simplify, we convert to base 10
x=1624=23




This works like converting base-10 recurring fractions (practice -- it's a good tool to have).


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