0.02 as a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.02 to a fraction.
Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
0.02
1
50
Step-by-Step Solution:
- 1
Identify the decimal places
0.02 has 2 decimal places. - 2
Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
0.02 × 102 = 2 - 3
Write as a fraction
2100 - 4
Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2 and 100
GCD = 2
Numerator:
2 2 = 1Denominator:
100 2 = 50 - 5
Final result
The decimal 0.02 as a fraction is:
150
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:0.02
Fraction Form:1/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:0
Decimal Part:0.02
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:2.00%
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Real-World Examples of 0.02
Practical applications of this decimal value
- 0.02 represents 2% of a whole, which is a very small portion.
- In finance, 0.02 could represent a 2% interest rate or fee.
- In decimal form, 0.02 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 1/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.