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How do you convert 0.123123123 to a fraction?


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Solution

Express 0.123123123 as a fraction:

Let the given decimal expansion be represented by x, x=0.123123123.

Multiply both sides of the equation x=0.123123123 by 1000.

x=0.123123123(i)1000x=1000×0.1231231231000x=123.123123123(ii)

Thus, 1000x=123.123123123.

Subtract the equation x=0.123123123 from 1000x=123.123123123:

1000x-x=123.123123123-0.123123123999x=123x=123999x=41333

Thus, the decimal expansion 0.123123123 is equal to the fraction 41333.


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