Converting 0.17 to a Fraction
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a simple process that can be achieved by dividing the decimal by a power of 10 and then simplifying the resulting fraction.
Step 1: Divide by a Power of 10
To convert 0.17 to a fraction, we can start by dividing it by 100, which is a power of 10:
0.17 ÷ 100 = 17/100
Step 2: Simplify the Fraction
The resulting fraction, 17/100, can be simplified by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 17 and 100.
The GCD of 17 and 100 is 1, which means that the fraction is already in its simplest form.
The Result
Therefore, the decimal 0.17 converted to a fraction is:
17/100
This fraction is a precise representation of the decimal 0.17.
