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Write as a fraction or mixed number in simplest form. $$1.5$$

   Write as a fraction or mixed number in simplest form.
$$1.5$$

Prealgebra

Tom Carson 4th Edition

Chapter 6, Problem 9

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Solved by Expert Julie Silva

04/17/2020

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5. The digit 5 is in the tenths place. So, we can write this as "one and five tenths". Show more…

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Key Concepts

Decimal to Fraction Conversion

This concept involves expressing a number given in decimal form as a fraction. The process typically starts by recognizing the place value of the decimal digits (for example, tenths, hundredths, etc.) and then writing the decimal as a ratio of two integers.

Fraction Simplification

Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor. This ensures that the fraction is presented in the simplest possible form, making it easier to interpret and work with.

Mixed Numbers

A mixed number consists of a whole number and a proper fraction together. This representation is useful when a number exceeds a whole unit, allowing the number to be expressed as a combination of an integer and a fractional part instead of an improper fraction.

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