Solve the following:
33.399.9=
To solve the problem 33.399.9, we will simplify it by transforming each decimal into a whole number to make calculation straightforward.
- Step 1: Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 10 to eliminate decimals. This gives us:
33.3×1099.9×10=333999.
- Step 2: Notice that both 999 and 333 can be divided by 3 (a common factor). Divide each by 3:
333÷3999÷3=111333.
- Step 3: Notice again that 333 and 111 can be simplified further by dividing each by 111 (another common factor).
111÷111333÷111=13=3.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is 3.