0.147 as a Fraction in Simplest Form
Introduction
In this article, we will discuss how to convert the decimal number 0.147 into a fraction in its simplest form.
Converting 0.147 to a Fraction
To convert 0.147 to a fraction, we can use the following steps:
Step 1: Write the decimal as a fraction
0.147 = 147/1000
Step 2: Simplify the fraction
To simplify the fraction, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator.
GCD of 147 and 1000 = 7
Now, we can divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:
147 ÷ 7 = 21 1000 ÷ 7 = 142.86 ( rounded to 143)
So, the simplified fraction is:
0.147 = 21/143
Result
Therefore, the decimal number 0.147 can be written as a fraction in its simplest form as:
21/143
This is the simplest form of the fraction, and it cannot be further simplified.
