Converting .375 to a Fraction in Simplest Form
What is .375 as a Fraction?
.375 is a decimal number that can be converted to a fraction. To do this, we need to find the equivalent fraction that has the same value as .375.
Converting .375 to a Fraction
To convert .375 to a fraction, we can divide the decimal by 1, which gives us:
.375 ÷ 1 = .375
Next, we need to find the equivalent fraction by multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by 10, which gives us:
375 ÷ 1000 = 375/1000
Simplifying the Fraction
The fraction 375/1000 can be simplified further by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 375 and 1000 is 125, so we can simplify the fraction as follows:
(375 ÷ 125) / (1000 ÷ 125) = 3/8
Therefore, .375 as a fraction in simplest form is 3/8.
Practice Worksheet
Here are some practice questions to help you convert decimals to fractions in simplest form:
- Convert .25 to a fraction in simplest form.
- Convert .50 to a fraction in simplest form.
- Convert .875 to a fraction in simplest form.
Answers
- .25 = 1/4
- .50 = 1/2
- .875 = 7/8
By practicing these types of questions, you can become more comfortable converting decimals to fractions in simplest form. Remember to always simplify your fractions by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor!
