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Is this number intended to be an infinite number. 0.1555555555 is finite.

However, if written as 0.1555555555... then it is deemed to be inifinte. Notice the three dots/stops at the end of the number. This is the mathematical standard to indicate an infinite number.

As a finite fraction it is

0.1555555555 / 1.00000000

Cancel down by 5.

0.0311111111/ 0.200000000

Drop the decimal points

311111111/2000000000

Is the answer for a finite decimale.

For an infinite decimal

Let P = 0.15555....

10P = 1.555555....

100P = 15.55555...

Subtract

90P = 14

P = 14/90

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P = 7/45 The answer. ( I suspect you want).

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0.1555555555 = 1555555555/10000000000 = 311111111/2000000000

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