Convert to a Simplified Fraction 0.8

Problem

0.8

Solution

1. Identify the place value of the decimal. Since the digit 8 is in the tenths place, the decimal can be written as a fraction with a denominator of 10

0.8=8/10

2. Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator. The factors of 8 are 1, 2, 4, 8a*n*d(t)*h*e*ƒ*a*c*t*o*r*s(o)*ƒ0a*r*e, 2, 5, 10.T*h*e*G*C*D*i*s()$.

GCD(8,10)=2

3. Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD.

(8÷2)/(10÷2)=4/5

Final Answer

0.8=4/5

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