Question

Write the number below as a fraction in its simplest form 0.158 the 5 and 8 are recurring

Answer 1

I got 157/990. Just don't ask me how. I just used my fancy TI-84 Calculator.

Answer 2

Let x=0.1585858...(1)
10x=1.585858...(2)
1000 x=158.585858...(3)
(3)-(2) gives
990 x=157
x=157/990