I really need help with this
x = 0.55 . . . 100x = 55 . . . (multiplying by 100) subtract the first from the second: (100x = 55 . . .) - (x = 0.55 . . .) to get 99x = 55 (exactly) therefore x = 55/99 = 5/9
the answer you are looking for is 5/9