Sure! Let's turn the number 0.77 into a fraction (which is a type of rational number).
Step 1: Understanding Decimal Places
The number 0.77 has two digits after the decimal point. This means that we can think of it in terms of hundredths (like 77 out of 100).
Step 2: Write as a Fraction
We can write 0.77 as: \[ \frac{77}{100} \]
Step 3: Simplifying the Fraction
Now, we want to see if this fraction can be simplified. Simplifying means making the numbers smaller while still keeping the same value.
Finding the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
We need to find a number that can divide both 77 and 100 evenly. This number is called the GCD.
- The factors of 77 are: 1, 7, 11, and 77.
- The factors of 100 are: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, and 100.
The largest number that is in both lists is 1. This means 77 and 100 have no common factors besides 1.
Step 4: Final Fraction
Since we can't simplify further, the fraction \(\frac{77}{100}\) is already in its simplest form.
Step 5: Conclusion
So, the rational number for 0.77 in simplest form is: \[ \frac{77}{100} \]
And that's it! 0.77 is the same as 77 out of 100 when we use a fraction.