Express the following numbers in the form of  
p
q
  and reduce it to the lowest terms.
0.6


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Answer:

 

2
3
 

Step by Step Explanation:
  1. The general method to solve such problems is to do some mathematical operations that help us remove the repeating part of the decimal.
  2. Here, we are given the decimal 0.6.
    Let's say  
    p
    q
          = 0.6
  3. 10 
    p
    q
          = 6.6
  4. 10 
    p
    q
          -  
    p
    q
          = 6.6 - 0.6
    => 9 
    p
    q
          = 6
    =>  
    p
    q
          =  
    2
    3
     

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