Convert 0.96 to a fraction. The answer should be given in simplest form.(1 point)

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24/25
Start Fraction 24 over 25 End Fraction

96/100
Start Fraction 96 over 100 End Fraction

48/50
Start Fraction 48 over 50 End Fraction

9/6

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To convert 0.96 to a fraction, you can follow these steps:

  1. Write 0.96 as a fraction:
    \( 0.96 = \frac{96}{100} \)

  2. Simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator. The GCD of 96 and 100 is 4.

  3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD:
    \( \frac{96 \div 4}{100 \div 4} = \frac{24}{25} \)

Thus, the simplest form of 0.96 as a fraction is:

24/25