what fraction is equal to 0.72222222....
To determine the fraction that is equal to 0.72222222..., we can follow these steps:
Let x = 0.72222222...
Multiply both sides of the equation by 10 to move the decimal point to the right:
10x = 7.22222222...
Subtract x from both sides to eliminate the decimal part:
10x - x = 7.22222222... - 0.72222222...
9x = 6.5 (since the repeating decimal part cancels out)
Divide both sides by 9 to isolate x:
x = 6.5/9
Thus, the fraction equivalent to 0.72222222... is 6.5/9.