Converting 0.083 to a Fraction
In this article, we will explore how to convert the decimal number 0.083 to a fraction.
What is a Fraction?
A fraction is a way to express a part of a whole as a ratio of two integers. It consists of a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number). For example, the fraction 1/2 represents one half, where 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.
Converting 0.083 to a Fraction
To convert 0.083 to a fraction, we need to find the equivalent ratio of two integers. To do this, we can divide the decimal number by a power of 10.
0.083 ÷ 1000 = 83/1000
Simplifying the Fraction
The fraction 83/1000 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
The GCD of 83 and 1000 is 1, so the fraction remains the same:
83/1000
Final Answer
The decimal number 0.083 can be converted to the fraction:
83/1000
This is the equivalent fraction of the decimal number 0.083.
