Question 8 of 18 in Number 7

Number 7

2 marks · Normal

Write the recurring decimal as a fraction in its simplest form.

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Also accept: 8/11

Common mistakes: 72/99; 72/100

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M1 · 1 mark · Let , multiply both sides by 100 and subtract to form a correct equation.

A1 · 1 mark · Correct final answer in its simplest form.

Worked solution

Let .

Subtract from :

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