Math Problem Statement

¿Cuál es el decimal que resulta al efectuar las siguientes operaciones? R = (0.254444...)(0.181818...) / 0.22222...

Solution

The problem asks for the decimal result of the following expression:

R=(0.254444)(0.181818)0.22222R = \frac{(0.254444 \dots) \cdot (0.181818 \dots)}{0.22222 \dots}

Step 1: Convert repeating decimals into fractions

  1. 0.2544440.254444 \dots is a repeating decimal. The decimal 0.2544440.254444 \dots can be written as: 0.254=0.25+490=23900.25\overline{4} = 0.25 + \frac{4}{90} = \frac{23}{90}

  2. 0.1818180.181818 \dots is a repeating decimal. We recognize that: 0.18=1899=2110.\overline{18} = \frac{18}{99} = \frac{2}{11}

  3. 0.222220.22222 \dots is also a repeating decimal. We convert it to a fraction as: 0.2=290.\overline{2} = \frac{2}{9}

Step 2: Substitute fractions into the expression for RR

Now substitute these values into the expression:

R=(2390)(211)29R = \frac{\left( \frac{23}{90} \right) \cdot \left( \frac{2}{11} \right)}{\frac{2}{9}}

Step 3: Simplify the expression

First, multiply the numerators and denominators in the numerator of the fraction:

(2390)(211)=2329011=46990\left( \frac{23}{90} \right) \cdot \left( \frac{2}{11} \right) = \frac{23 \cdot 2}{90 \cdot 11} = \frac{46}{990}

Now, divide by 29\frac{2}{9}:

R=4699029=4699092=4699902=4141980R = \frac{\frac{46}{990}}{\frac{2}{9}} = \frac{46}{990} \cdot \frac{9}{2} = \frac{46 \cdot 9}{990 \cdot 2} = \frac{414}{1980}

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Simplifying 4141980\frac{414}{1980} by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 18:

R=414÷181980÷18=23110R = \frac{414 \div 18}{1980 \div 18} = \frac{23}{110}

Step 5: Convert to decimal

Finally, 23110\frac{23}{110} as a decimal is approximately:

R0.2091R \approx 0.2091

Thus, the decimal result of the operation is approximately 0.2091.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you convert repeating decimals to fractions in general?
  2. What is the greatest common divisor (GCD), and how do you find it?
  3. What steps are involved in multiplying and dividing fractions?
  4. How can you convert a fraction to a decimal manually?
  5. Can you explain how to identify the repeating part of a decimal?

Tip:

When dealing with repeating decimals, recognize patterns quickly to convert them into fractions for easier calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Repeating Decimals
Fractions
Multiplication and Division of Fractions

Formulas

Converting repeating decimals to fractions: a/b = 0.x̅
Fraction multiplication: (a/b) * (c/d) = ac / bd
Dividing fractions: (a/b) / (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c)

Theorems

Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12