Write the rational number 2.13 repeating as the ratio of two integers

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DougC · Answer 1 · 2019-04-11T15:34:19+0000

Answer:

104/45 or 2 14/45

Explanation:

I got this directly from Khan Academy when I did it

(This answer is for the 13 repeating in the 2.13)

Michael Schnerring · Answer 2 · 2019-04-14T20:01:44+0000

Let

x = 2.131313... Equation 1

Multiply both sides by 100 to get:

100x = 213.131313... Equation 2

Subtract equation 1 from equation 2.

99x = 211

x = 211/99

Answer: 211/99