Question

What is the first step in converting decimals to fraction

Answer 1

Answer:

Step 1: Write down the decimal divided by 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 2: Multiply both top and bottom by 10 for every number after the decimal point. (For example, if there are two numbers after the decimal point, then use 100, if there are three then use 1000, etc.)

Step 3: Simplify (or reduce) the fraction.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step 1: Write down the decimal divided by 1, like this:  $\frac{decimal}{1}$

Step 2: Multiply both top and bottom by 10 for every number after the decimal point. (For example, if there are two numbers after the decimal point, then use 100, if there are three then use 1000, etc.)

Step 3: Simplify (or reduce) the fraction