Math Problem Statement

.0101010101 . . . . as a fraction

Solution

The repeating decimal 0.01010101010.0101010101\ldots can be expressed as a fraction. Let's solve it step by step.

Let: x=0.0101010101x = 0.0101010101\ldots

Since the decimal repeats every two digits (01), multiply both sides of the equation by 100 to shift the decimal point two places: 100x=1.0101010101100x = 1.0101010101\ldots

Now subtract the original equation from this one: 100xx=(1.0101010101)(0.0101010101)100x - x = (1.0101010101\ldots) - (0.0101010101\ldots) 99x=199x = 1

Now, solve for xx: x=199x = \frac{1}{99}

Thus, 0.0101010101=1990.0101010101\ldots = \frac{1}{99}.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand this concept:

  1. How do you convert a repeating decimal like 0.30.\overline{3} to a fraction?
  2. What is the fraction form of 0.0010010010.001001001\ldots?
  3. How do you convert a repeating decimal with more than two repeating digits into a fraction?
  4. Can any repeating decimal be expressed as a fraction?
  5. How would you convert a mixed repeating decimal like 0.1230.12\overline{3}?

Tip: Repeating decimals can always be expressed as fractions of integers!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Repeating Decimals
Fractions
Algebra

Formulas

x = 0.0101010101... (original equation)
100x = 1.0101010101... (shifting decimal)
99x = 1 (subtraction result)
x = 1/99 (final fraction form)

Theorems

Repeating Decimal to Fraction Conversion

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8