Convert \frac{5}{9} to a decimal.
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Step-by-step explanation:
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Step-by-step explanation:
let x be the numerator of the rational number then 2x is the denominator
original fraction =
subtracting 3 from numerator and adding 7 to denominator , gives
=
( cross- multiply )
5(x - 3) = 2(2x + 7) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides )
5x - 15 = 4x + 14 ( subtract 4x from both sides )
x - 15 = 14 ( add 15 to both sides )
x = 29
rational number =