How can i find 0.13r(as in the 3 recurring) as a fraction

[Hootenanny]

is it 1/30?

Spot on. Now, RE one of my previous posts

0.1\dot{3} = 0.1 + 0.0\dot{3}

So, we now know that 0.1 = 1/20 and 0.03333 = 1/30, thus;

0.1\dot{3} = 0.1 + 0.0\dot{3} = \frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{30} = ?

Can you go from here?

 

[harlatt]

quick I am being shotued at now :( sorri to be a pain

 

[harlatt]

is it 4/30?

 

[harlatt]

no i think is 3/30

 

[Hootenanny]

is it 4/30?

Yes, which simplifies to...

 

[harlatt]

sorri to rush you but can u please be quick?

 

[harlatt]

erm is it 1/10?

 

[Hootenanny]

erm is it 1/10?

No, you need to find a common factor between 4 and 30.

 

[harlatt]

what? sorri

 

[harlatt]

ive got to go now :( thanks for the help ill have to work on it more tomorrow willl u be on tomorrow?

 

[Hootenanny]

what? sorri

You need to find a number that divides perfectly into both 4 and 30. For example, a common factor of 6 and 4 is two. Since when you divide 6 by 2 you obtain 3 and when you divide 4 by 2 you obtain 2.

 

[Hootenanny]

ive got to go now :( thanks for the help ill have to work on it more tomorrow willl u be on tomorrow?

No problem. Possibly, but if I'm not on someone else will gladly help you.

 

[HallsofIvy]

And show what you are doing- don't just toss out numbers.