0.144 inch as a Fraction
Converting Decimal to Fraction
To convert 0.144 inch to a fraction, we need to find the equivalent fraction that represents this decimal value.
Calculation
0.144 can be written as a fraction by dividing the numerator (144) by the denominator (1000), which is the number of decimal places.
0.144 = 144/1000
Simplifying the Fraction
To simplify the fraction, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator and divide both numbers by the GCD.
The GCD of 144 and 1000 is 8.
144 ÷ 8 = 18 1000 ÷ 8 = 125
So, the simplified fraction is:
0.144 = 18/125
Conclusion
Therefore, 0.144 inch as a fraction is equal to 18/125.
