Converting 0.144 to a Fraction
To convert the decimal number 0.144 to a fraction, we need to follow a few simple steps.
Step 1: Write the Decimal Number
The given decimal number is 0.144.
Step 2: Divide the Decimal Number by 1000
Since the decimal number has three digits after the decimal point, we will divide it by 1000.
0.144 ÷ 1000 = 144/1000
Step 3: Simplify the Fraction
The resulting fraction is 144/1000. To simplify it, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 144 and 1000.
The GCD of 144 and 1000 is 8.
So, we can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 8.
144 ÷ 8 = 18 1000 ÷ 8 = 125
The simplified fraction is 18/125.
Result
The decimal number 0.144 can be written in fraction form as 18/125.
