Convert to a Simplified Fraction 3.5

Problem

3.5

Solution

1. Identify the decimal value and its place value. The number 3.5 has one digit to the right of the decimal point, which represents the tenths place.

2. Rewrite the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 10

3.5=35/10

3. Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator 35 and the denominator 10 Both numbers are divisible by 5

4. Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 5

(35÷5)/(10÷5)=7/2

Final Answer

3.5=7/2

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