0.4 as a Fraction
In mathematics, a fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number). For example, the fraction 1/2 represents one half of a whole.
Now, let's convert the decimal number 0.4 to a fraction.
Converting 0.4 to a Fraction
To convert 0.4 to a fraction, we need to find the equivalent fraction that has the same value as 0.4.
Step 1: Divide by 10
Since 0.4 is a decimal number, we can divide it by 10 to get a whole number.
0.4 ÷ 10 = 4
Step 2: Write the Fraction
Now, we can write the fraction with the numerator as 4 and the denominator as 10.
0.4 = 4/10
Simplifying the Fraction
We can simplify the fraction 4/10 by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 4 and 10 is 2.
4 ÷ 2 = 2 10 ÷ 2 = 5
So, the simplified fraction is:
0.4 = 2/5
There you have it! The decimal number 0.4 is equivalent to the fraction 2/5.
