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What is 0.17 in fraction form, simplified?

Answer 1

Skylar Adams

#17/100#

#0.17 xx 100 = 17#

#0.17 = 17/100#

This does not simplify further since #17# is prime and not a factor of #100#.

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Answer 2

Zoe Adams

#17/100#

If you multiply #0.17# by #100#, you get #17#.

#0.17xx100=17#

Similarly, if you divide #17# by #100#, you get #0.17#. Thus, the fraction form for #0.17# is #17/100#.

#17-:100=0.17=17/100#

Since there is no common factor which can divide the numerator, #17#, and the denominator, #100#, besides #1#, #17/100# is the final answer.

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Answer 3

Julian Avila

0.17 in fraction form, simplified, is 17/100.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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