Question

write the decimal as an improper fraction.
2.18

\\(\frac{109}{500}\\)
\\(\frac{111}{500}\\)
\\(\frac{109}{50}\\)
\\(\frac{111}{50}\\)

Explanation:

Convert the decimal to a fraction

$$ 2.18 = \frac{218}{100} $$

Simplify the fraction by dividing by the greatest common divisor

$$ \frac{218 \div 2}{100 \div 2} = \frac{109}{50} $$

Answer:

• (A) \(\frac{109}{500}\)
• (B) \(\frac{111}{500}\)
• (C) \(\frac{109}{50}\) (Correct answer)
• (D) \(\frac{111}{50}\)