Simplifying 0.15625
Fraction Form
The decimal number 0.15625 can be converted to a fraction. To do this, we need to find the equivalent fraction that has the same value as the decimal.
Calculation
0.15625 = 1/64 + 2/256 + 5/1024 = 1/64 + 1/128 + 5/1024 = 16/1024 + 8/1024 + 5/1024 = 29/1024
So, the simplified fraction form of 0.15625 is:
29/1024
Simplified Form
We can simplify the fraction further by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
The GCD of 29 and 1024 is 1, so the fraction cannot be simplified further.
Therefore, the simplified form of 0.15625 is:
29/1024
Conclusion
In conclusion, the simplified form of the decimal number 0.15625 is the fraction 29/1024.
