0.17 as a Fraction
In this article, we will explore how to convert the decimal number 0.17 to a fraction.
What is a Fraction?
A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole as a ratio of two integers, the numerator, and the denominator. It is written in the form a/b, where a is the numerator and b is the denominator.
Converting 0.17 to a Fraction
To convert 0.17 to a fraction, we can use the following steps:
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Divide the numerator by the denominator: In this case, the numerator is 17 and the denominator is 100, since 0.17 can be written as 17/100.
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Simplify the fraction: We can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 17 and 100 is 1, so the fraction remains the same.
Result
Therefore, the decimal number 0.17 can be written as a fraction in its simplest form as:
17/100
This fraction represents the same value as the decimal number 0.17.
