Math Problem Statement

Convert the following repeating decimal to a fraction in simplest form. ., start overline, 0, 5, end overline . 05

Solution

To convert the repeating decimal 0.050.\overline{05} to a fraction, we can follow these steps:

Step 1: Let x=0.05x = 0.\overline{05}.

This means that: x=0.050505x = 0.050505\ldots

Step 2: Multiply both sides by 100 (since there are two digits in the repeating part).

100x=5.050505100x = 5.050505\ldots

Step 3: Subtract the original equation x=0.050505x = 0.050505\ldots from this new equation.

100xx=5.0505050.050505100x - x = 5.050505\ldots - 0.050505\ldots This simplifies to: 99x=599x = 5

Step 4: Solve for xx.

x=599x = \frac{5}{99}

Thus, the fraction form of 0.050.\overline{05} is: 599\frac{5}{99}

Since 5 and 99 have no common factors other than 1, this is the simplest form.

Final Answer:

0.05=5990.\overline{05} = \frac{5}{99}

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Here are some related questions for further exploration:

  1. How do you convert a repeating decimal like 0.120.\overline{12} to a fraction?
  2. What is the fraction form of 0.1230.\overline{123}?
  3. How can you convert a repeating decimal that starts after a few digits, like 0.160.1\overline{6}, to a fraction?
  4. How do you find the fraction form of a non-repeating decimal?
  5. What is the easiest way to check if two fractions are equivalent?

Tip: When working with repeating decimals, always check the length of the repeating part to decide how much to multiply the decimal by (e.g., 10, 100, etc.).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Repeating Decimals
Fractions

Formulas

x = repeating decimal
Multiply by powers of 10
Subtract equations to isolate x

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10