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What is the simplest form of the fraction represented by the recurring decimal 0.454545...?

  1. \(\frac{45}{91}\)

  2. \(\frac{5}{11}\)

  3. \(\frac{9}{20}\)

  4. \(\frac{1}{11}\)

Answer: B

Solution

Let \(x=0.454545\ldots\). Since two digits repeat, \(100x=45.454545\ldots\). Subtracting, \(100x-x=45\), so \(99x=45\). Therefore, \(x=\frac{45}{99}=\frac{5}{11}\). Trick: Write the repeating two-digit block over 99 and simplify.

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  1. Option B\(\frac{5}{11}\)

    45 ka Bar maan kr bhi direct kr skte the 45/99 = 5/11

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