Question

Write the following rational number in `p/q` form

2.514 

Answer 1

Let x = 2.514  ...(1)

Multiplying both sides by 1000 ,  we get

1000x = 2514.514   ...(2)

Substracting (1) from (2), we get

99x = 2512

`therefore x = 2512/999`

So, 2.514 = `2512/999`