0.046875 as a Fraction

Answer

The answer for 0.046875 as a fraction will be 3/64.

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, 0.046875 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.046875 becomes 0.046875/1.

Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000000 (because there are 6 decimal places). 0.046875/1 × 1000000/1000000 = 46875/1000000

Step 3: Here, 15625 is the GCD of 46875 and 1000000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 15625. 46875/1000000 = 3/64 Hence, 0.046875 is in the form of the fraction 3/64.

Thus, 0.046875 can be written as a fraction 3/64.

• 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.
   
• GCD (Greatest Common Divisor): The largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.