Question

What will be the sum of numerator and denominator when 0.48 is written in simplest fraction form?

• A. 32
• B. 64
• C. 74
• D. 37

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Fraction Simplification and Sum Calculation 

- The decimal -0.48 can be written as:

\[ -0.48 = \frac{48}{100} \]

- Now, simplify \(\frac{48}{100}\). The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 48 and 100 is 4. Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4:

\[ \frac{48}{100} = \frac{48 \div 4}{100 \div 4} = \frac{12}{25} \]

- The sum of the numerator and denominator is:

\[ 12 + 25 = 37 \]

Thus, the sum of the numerator and denominator is 37.

Conclusion: The correct answer is (d) 37.