0.0000128 as a Fraction

Answer

The answer for 0.0000128 as a fraction is 128/10000000.

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, 0.0000128 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.0000128 becomes 0.0000128/1.

Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10000000 (because there are 7 decimal places). 0.0000128/1 × 10000000/10000000 = 128/10000000

Step 3: Here, 128 and 10000000 have no common factors other than 1. Therefore, the fraction is already in its simplest form.

Thus, 0.0000128 can be written as a fraction 128/10000000.

• 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.
   
• Decimal Places: The number of digits to the right of the decimal point in a decimal number.