0.551 as a Fraction in Simplest Form
To convert the decimal 0.551 to a fraction in simplest form, we need to follow a few steps.
Step 1: Convert the Decimal to a Fraction
To convert the decimal 0.551 to a fraction, we can multiply and divide by 1000 (since there are three digits after the decimal point).
0.551 = 551/1000
Step 2: Simplify the Fraction
To simplify the fraction, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (551) and the denominator (1000).
The GCD of 551 and 1000 is 1. Therefore, the fraction is already in its simplest form.
Result
The decimal 0.551 in simplest form as a fraction is:
551/1000
This fraction is already in its simplest form, and it cannot be further reduced.
