Question

using a calculator, find the decimal equivalent for the fraction \\(\frac{416}{888}\\). options: 0.46\\(\overline{8}\\), 0.468, 0.467, 0.\\(\overline{468}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Perform the division

To find the decimal equivalent of $\frac{416}{888}$, we divide 416 by 888. Using a calculator, $416 \div 888 \approx 0.468468\cdots$

Step2: Identify the repeating pattern

The decimal $0.468468\cdots$ has a repeating cycle of "468", so it can be written as $0.\overline{468}$

Answer:

$0.\overline{468}$ (the option with the overline on 468)