Answer:
5/6
Step-by-step explanation:
Explanation:
We first let 0.83 (3 being repeated) be
x
.
Since
x
is recurring in 1 decimal places, we multiply it by 10.
10
x
=
8.33
Next, we subtract them.
10
x
−
x
=
8.33
−
0.83
9
x
=
7.5
Lastly, we divide both sides by 9 to get
x
as a fraction.
x
=
7.5
9
=
75
90
=
5
6
