0.058 as a Fraction
What is 0.058 as a Fraction?
The decimal number 0.058 can be converted to a fraction. To do this, we need to find the equivalent fraction that has the same value as the decimal.
Converting 0.058 to a Fraction
To convert 0.058 to a fraction, we can follow these steps:
- Divide the numerator (the top number) by the denominator (the bottom number) of the fraction.
- Since 0.058 is a decimal, we need to convert it to a fraction with a denominator of 1000 (because there are three decimal places).
- So, we can write 0.058 as:
$\frac{58}{1000}$
Simplifying the Fraction
The fraction $\frac{58}{1000}$ can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
The GCD of 58 and 1000 is 2. So, we can divide both numbers by 2:
$\frac{58 \div 2}{1000 \div 2} = \frac{29}{500}$
Therefore, 0.058 as a fraction is:
$\frac{29}{500}$
Conclusion
In this article, we have converted the decimal number 0.058 to a fraction and simplified it to its lowest terms. The equivalent fraction is $\frac{29}{500}$.
