Convert 0.14¯¯¯¯¯ to a fraction.(1 point)

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7500
Start Fraction 7 over 500 End Fraction

14101
Start Fraction 14 over 101 End Fraction

1499
Start Fraction 14 over 99 End Fraction

750

1 answer

To convert the repeating decimal \( 0.14\overline{14} \) to a fraction, let's represent it with a variable:

Let \( x = 0.141414...\).

Now, to eliminate the repeating part, we can multiply by 100 (because the repeat cycle is 2 digits):

\[ 100x = 14.141414... \]

Next, we subtract the original \( x \) from this equation to eliminate the repeating decimal:

\[ 100x - x = 14.141414... - 0.141414... \]

This simplifies to:

\[ 99x = 14 \]

Now, solving for \( x \):

\[ x = \frac{14}{99} \]

Thus, \( 0.14\overline{14} = \frac{14}{99} \).

The correct answer among your options is:

1499 Start Fraction 14 over 99 End Fraction