Question

convert this decimal into a fraction. simplify completely. 0.45 = \frac{?}{\quad}

Explanation:

Step1: Write decimal as fraction

$0.45 = \frac{45}{100}$

Step2: Find GCD of numerator/denominator

GCD of 45 and 100 is 5.

Step3: Divide by GCD to simplify

$\frac{45 \div 5}{100 \div 5} = \frac{9}{20}$

Answer:

$\frac{9}{20}$