Question

{RO5-1} Simplify: 2. 73

Answer 1

Answer:

2 11/15

Step-by-step explanation:

Let X equal the decimal number

Equation 1:

X=2.73¯¯¯(1)

With 1 digits in the repeating decimal group,

create a second equation by multiplying

both sides by 101 = 10

Equation 2:

10X=27.33¯¯¯(2)

Subtract equation (1) from equation (2)

10XX9X===27.33...2.73...24.6

We get

9X=24.6

Solve for X

X=24.69

Multiply to eliminate 1 decimal places.

Here you multiply top and bottom by 1 10's

= 101 = 10

24.69×1010=24690

Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of 246 and 90, if it exists, and reduce the fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by GCF = 6,

246÷690÷6=4115

Simplify the improper fraction,

=21115

In conclusion,

2.73¯¯¯=2 11/15