Question

Convert each of the following into fractions in the lowest form:
(i) 0.04
(ii) 2.34
(iii) 0.342
(iv) 17.38

Answer 1

i) Multiplying and Dividing 0.04 by 100, we get:

$\frac{0.04\times 100}{100}=\frac{4}{100}=\frac{1}{25}$
Thus, fraction in the lowest form is $\frac{1}{25}$.

ii) Multiplying and Dividing 2.34 by 100, we get:

$\frac{2.34\times 100}{100}=\frac{234}{100}=\frac{117}{50}$
Thus, fraction in the lowest form is $\frac{117}{50}$.

iii) Multiplying and Dividing 0.342 by 1000, we get:

$\frac{0.342\times 1000}{1000}=\frac{342}{1000}=\frac{171}{500}$
Therefore, fraction in the lowest form is $\frac{171}{500}$.

iv) Multiplying and Dividing 17.38 by 100, we get:

$\frac{17.38\times 100}{100}=\frac{1738}{100}=\frac{869}{50}$
Thus, fraction in the lowest form is $\frac{869}{50}$.