What is 12.8 converted into a fraction give in simplest form
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To convert the decimal 12.8 into a fraction, follow these steps:
1. Write 12.8 as a fraction:
\[
12.8 = \frac{128}{10}
\]
2. Simplify the fraction:
- Both the numerator and the denominator can be divided by 2.
\[
\frac{128 \div 2}{10 \div 2} = \frac{64}{5}
\]
3. The fraction \(\frac{64}{5}\) is already in its simplest form.
Thus, 12.8 converted to a fraction in simplest form is \(\frac{64}{5}\).
1. Write 12.8 as a fraction:
\[
12.8 = \frac{128}{10}
\]
2. Simplify the fraction:
- Both the numerator and the denominator can be divided by 2.
\[
\frac{128 \div 2}{10 \div 2} = \frac{64}{5}
\]
3. The fraction \(\frac{64}{5}\) is already in its simplest form.
Thus, 12.8 converted to a fraction in simplest form is \(\frac{64}{5}\).