0.32 as a fraction
Understand the Problem
The question is asking how to convert the decimal 0.32 into a fraction. The process typically involves identifying the place value of the decimal and rewriting it as a fraction.
Answer
\( \frac{8}{25} \)
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is ( \frac{8}{25} )
Steps to Solve
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Express the decimal as a fraction over 100
The decimal 0.32 can be written as the fraction $$ \frac{32}{100} $$ since 32 is in the hundredths place.
- Simplify the fraction
To do this, we find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 32 and 100, which is 4.
Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD:
$$ \frac{32 \div 4}{100 \div 4} = \frac{8}{25} $$
The final answer is ( \frac{8}{25} )
More Information
Converting decimals to fractions involves expressing the decimal as a fraction with a power of 10 in the denominator, and then simplifying.
Tips
A common mistake is to forget to simplify the fraction. Make sure to always find the greatest common divisor to reduce the fraction to its simplest form.
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