Math Problem Statement

Convert the decimal 0.77 to a fraction in simplest form.

Solution

The problem asks to convert the decimal 0.77 to a fraction in its simplest form.

Steps to convert 0.77 to a fraction:

  1. Write the decimal as a fraction: 0.77=771000.77 = \frac{77}{100} This is because there are two digits after the decimal point, so we place the number over 100 (which is 10210^2).

  2. Simplify the fraction: Check for any common factors between the numerator (77) and the denominator (100). Since 77 and 100 have no common factors other than 1, the fraction is already in its simplest form.

Thus, the answer is: 77100\frac{77}{100}

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Tip: To convert a decimal to a fraction, count the decimal places to determine the power of 10 to use in the denominator!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Decimals
Fractions
Simplification

Formulas

Decimal to Fraction Conversion Formula

Theorems

Fraction Simplification

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8