Question

Convert the number 2.75 into a fraction in a simplest form. And also find the sum of the numerator and denominator of fraction.

Answer 1

$2.75=\frac{275}{100}$
The highest common factor between 275 and 100 s 25
$=\frac{11\times 25}{4\times 25}=\frac{11}{4}$
$\therefore 2.75=\frac{11}{4}$
$\frac{11}{4}$ is the simplest form of fraction, so the sum of numerator and denominator is 11 + 4 = 15