Question

convert the decimal below to a fraction in simplest form. 0.54 answer attempt 1 out of 5

Explanation:

Step1: Write as a fraction

$0.54=\frac{54}{100}$

Step2: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest - common divisor (GCD) of 54 and 100. The factors of 54 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 27, 54. The factors of 100 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100. The GCD of 54 and 100 is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2: $\frac{54\div2}{100\div2}=\frac{27}{50}$

Answer:

$\frac{27}{50}$