Let x equal 1.7333333...
To make it easier, get the non-repeating part to the left side of the decimal by multiplying by 10:
10x = 17.33333...
Since the repeating part has only one digit repeating (just the 3), multiply this last answer by 10 to get:
100x = 173.3333....
Place the larger number on top, the smaller number below:
100x = 173.3333....
10x = 17.33333...
Subtract:
90x = 156
Divide by 90:
x = 156/90 = 26/15
Let x equal 1.7333333...
To make it easier, get the non-repeating part to the left side of the decimal by multiplying by 10:
10x = 17.33333...
Since the repeating part has only one digit repeating (just the 3), multiply this last answer by 10 to get:
100x = 173.3333....
Place the larger number on top, the smaller number below:
100x = 173.3333....
10x = 17.33333...
Subtract:
90x = 156
Divide by 90:
x = 156/90 = 26/15