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What is 0.26 as a fraction in simplest form?

  • A. 13/50
  • B. 26/100
  • C. 26/1000
  • D. 1/4
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert 0.26 to a fraction, we write it as 26/100. To simplify this fraction, we divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2 in this case. Dividing 26 and 100 by 2 results in 13/50. Therefore, 0.26 as a fraction in simplest form is 13/50. Choice B (26/100) is the original form of the decimal, not simplified. Choice C (26/1000) is incorrect as it doesn't match the decimal representation. Choice D (1/4) is not the equivalent fraction for 0.26.