When (0.4\overline{27}) is written as (\frac{p}{q}) in lowest form, what is (q)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (110)
(0.4272727\ldots=\frac{423}{990}=\frac{47}{110}), so the denominator is (110). In mixed recurring decimals, the final fraction must be reduced.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
(110)
Why is this the correct answer?
(0.4272727\ldots=\frac{423}{990}=\frac{47}{110}), so the denominator is (110). In mixed recurring decimals, the final fraction must be reduced.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Real Numbers. Topic: Decimal expansion of rational numbers.
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