To convert 12.8 to a fraction, follow these steps:
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Write 12.8 as a fraction:
\( 12.8 = \frac{128}{10} \) (since we can express 12.8 as 128 tenths). -
Simplify the fraction:
Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
The GCD of 128 and 10 is 2. \[ \frac{128 \div 2}{10 \div 2} = \frac{64}{5} \] -
Now we can write \( 12.8 \) as: \[ 12 \frac{4}{5} \]
Thus, the simplest form of 12.8 is \( 12 \frac{4}{5} \).
Therefore, the correct response is: 12 Start Fraction 4 over 5 End Fraction.