Converting 0.12 to a Fraction
In this article, we will learn how to convert the decimal number 0.12 to a fraction.
What is a Fraction?
A fraction is a way to express a part of a whole as a ratio of two numbers. It consists of a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number). For example, 1/2 is a fraction where 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.
Converting 0.12 to a Fraction
To convert 0.12 to a fraction, we need to find the numerator and denominator. Here's the step-by-step process:
Step 1: Divide 0.12 by 1
We can write 0.12 as:
0.12 = 0.12 ÷ 1
Step 2: Multiply by 100
To get rid of the decimal point, we can multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100:
0.12 × 100 = 12 1 × 100 = 100
So, we get:
12/100
Step 3: Simplify the Fraction
We can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 12 and 100 is 4. Therefore, we can simplify the fraction as:
12 ÷ 4 = 3 100 ÷ 4 = 25
So, the simplified fraction is:
3/25
And that's it! We have successfully converted 0.12 to a fraction, which is 3/25.
