To convert the decimal 1.52 to a fraction, just follow these steps: Step 1: Write down the number as a fraction of one: 1.52 = 1.52 1 Step 2: Multiply both top and bottom by 10 for every number after the decimal point: As we have 2 numbers after the decimal point, we multiply both numerator and denominator by 100. So, 1.52 1 = (1.52 × 100) (1 × 100) = 152 100 . Step 3: Simplify (or reduce) the above fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) between them. In this case, GCD(152,100) = 4. So, (152÷4) (100÷4) = 38 25 when reduced to the simplest form. As the numerator is greater than the denominator, we have an IMPROPER fraction, so we can also express it as a MIXED NUMBER, thus 152 100 is also
(152÷4)(100÷4) = 3825 when reduced to the simplest form. As the numerator is greater than the denominator, we have an IMPROPER fraction, so we can also express it as a MIXED NUMBER, thus 152100 is also equal to 11325 when expressed as a mixed number.
To find the total amount of candy you must add the amounts Sally and John have. Sally has 243.75 and John has 27.4. When you add those two together you can 217.5 which is what John thinks therefore he is correct.
