0.375 as a Fraction

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of its kinds. 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; the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 0.375. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.

What is 0.375 as a Fraction?

$0 375 as a fraction$ Answer

The answer for 0.375 as a fraction is 3/8.

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, convert the decimal number to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 0.375 is the number with the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.375 becomes 0.375/1.

Step 2: To remove the decimal from the fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 1000 (because there are three decimal places). 0.375/1 × 1000/1000 = 375/1000

Step 3: Here, 125 is the GCD of 375 and 1000. To simplify the fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by 125. 375/1000 = 3/8 Hence, 0.375 is in the form of the fraction 3/8.

Thus, 0.375 can be written as a fraction 3/8.

Important Glossaries for 0.375 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 number that can exactly divide two or more numbers.