Convert Decimal 0.75 to Simplified Fraction Form

Question

Write the following decimal as a fraction and simplify:

0.75 0.75

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Step-by-Step Solution

Since there are two digits after the decimal point, we divide 75 by 100:

75100 \frac{75}{100}

Now let's find the highest number that divides both the numerator and denominator.

In this case, the number is 25, so:

75:25100:25=34 \frac{75:25}{100:25}=\frac{3}{4}

Answer

34 \frac{3}{4}