Question

write this decimal as a fraction in lowest terms. 0.15 = ?/ enter the numerator.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert decimal to fraction

0.15 can be written as $\frac{15}{100}$ because the decimal has two decimal places, so we put 15 over 100.

Step2: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15 and 100. The GCD of 15 and 100 is 5. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 5: $\frac{15\div5}{100\div5}=\frac{3}{20}$.

Answer:

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