Converting 0.16 to a Fraction
In this article, we will explore how to convert the decimal number 0.16 to a fraction.
What is a Fraction?
A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole as a numerator (the top number) divided by a denominator (the bottom number). For example, the fraction 1/2 represents one half of a whole.
Converting 0.16 to a Fraction
To convert 0.16 to a fraction, we need to find the numerator and denominator. Let's start by dividing 0.16 by 1, which gives us:
0.16 ÷ 1 = 0.16
Next, we need to find the denominator. Since 0.16 has two decimal places, we can multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 to get rid of the decimals:
0.16 × 100 = 16 1 × 100 = 100
Now, we can write the fraction as:
16/100
Simplifying the Fraction
We can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 16 and 100 is 4, so we can divide both numbers by 4:
16 ÷ 4 = 4 100 ÷ 4 = 25
This gives us the simplified fraction:
4/25
And there you have it! The decimal number 0.16 is equal to the fraction 4/25.
