Question

What is 0.17 in fraction form, simplified?

Answer 1

`17/100`

Explanation:

`0.17 xx 100 = 17`

So

`0.17 = 17/100`

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

Answer 2

`17/100`

Explanation:

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.