Converting 0.025 to a Fraction Out of 100
Have you ever wondered how to convert a decimal number to a fraction? In this article, we will explore how to convert 0.025 to a fraction out of 100.
What is 0.025 as a Fraction?
To convert 0.025 to a fraction, we need to find the equivalent fraction that represents the same value. In this case, the fraction equivalent to 0.025 is:
0.025 = 2.5/100
However, we can simplify this fraction further by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 2.5 and 100 is 5. Therefore, we can simplify the fraction as follows:
0.025 = 0.5/20
What is 0.025 as a Fraction Out of 100?
Now, let's find the fraction out of 100 that represents 0.025. To do this, we can set up a proportion:
0.025 = x/100
To solve for x, we can multiply both sides of the equation by 100:
0.025 × 100 = x
x = 2.5
Therefore, 0.025 as a fraction out of 100 is:
2.5/100
This fraction can be further simplified to:
1/40
There you have it! 0.025 as a fraction out of 100 is equal to 1/40.
