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Question
Write the following rational number in `p/q` form.
15.89
Solution
Let x = 15.89 ...(1)
Multiplying both sides by 100, we get
100x = 1589.89 ...(2)
Subtracting (1) from (2), we get
∴ 100x - x = 1589.89 - 15.89
∴ 99x = 1574
`therefore x = 1574/99 `
So, 15.89 = `1574/99`
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