Math Problem Statement

Convert the following repeating decimal to a fraction in simplest form: 0.01̅

Solution

Let's solve this repeating decimal problem together.

The repeating decimal is 0.010.\overline{01}, which means 0.010101010.01010101\ldots.

Steps to convert a repeating decimal to a fraction:

  1. Let x=0.01x = 0.\overline{01}.

  2. Multiply both sides by 100 to shift the decimal two places to the right: 100x=1.01100x = 1.\overline{01}

  3. Subtract the original equation x=0.01x = 0.\overline{01} from the new equation: 100xx=1.010.01100x - x = 1.\overline{01} - 0.\overline{01} This simplifies to: 99x=199x = 1

  4. Solve for xx: x=199x = \frac{1}{99}

Thus, 0.010.\overline{01} is equal to 199\frac{1}{99}.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you convert 0.0010.\overline{001} to a fraction?
  2. What is the fractional form of 0.1230.\overline{123}?
  3. Can all repeating decimals be converted to fractions?
  4. How do you convert a non-repeating decimal to a fraction?
  5. What is the difference between repeating and non-repeating decimals?

Tip:

For repeating decimals, multiplying by powers of 10 helps eliminate the repeating part!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Repeating Decimals
Fractions

Formulas

x = 0.01̅
100x - x = 1.01̅ - 0.01̅

Theorems

Repeating decimals can be expressed as fractions by solving linear equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-9