Question

Enter the numerator and denominator of the fraction in simplest form that is equal to the decimal number shown.



0.8

Answer 1

Answer:

4/5

Step-by-step explanation:

4/5

Answer 2

Answer:

8

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9

Step-by-step explanation:

The fraction that is equivalent to 0.8 (repeating) is 8/9

First, let x equal 0.8 (repeating).

Second, there is one repeating digit, so multiply the equation by 10 raised to the first power, which equals 10. 10 times x equals 8.8 (repeating).

Third, subtracting 10 x minus x equals 9x and 8.8 (repeating) minus 0.8 (repeating) equals 8

Finally, x equals 8/9