0.05 as a Fraction

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one such type. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2; numbers in decimal form are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 0.05. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.

What is 0.05 as a Fraction?

$0.05 as a fraction$

Answer

The answer for 0.05 as a fraction will be 1/20.

Explanation

Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task for students that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 0.05 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.05 becomes 0.05/1.

Step 2: To remove the decimal from the fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are 2 decimal places). 0.05/1 × 100/100 = 5/100

Step 3: Here 5 is the GCD of 5 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 5. 5/100 = 1/20 Hence, 0.05 is in the form of the fraction 1/20.

Thus, 0.05 can be written as a fraction 1/20.

Important Glossaries for 0.05 as a Fraction

Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.

Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.

Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.

Greatest Common Divisor (GCD): The largest positive integer that divides the numbers without a remainder.

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