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The denominator is the place value of the last number. For example, 0.3 = 3/10 because the 3 is in the tenths place. In another example, 0.79 = 79/100 because the 9 is in the hundredths place. In another example, 0.457 = 457/1000 because the 7 is in the thousandths place.

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