0.05 as a Fraction

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. 1

   Identify the decimal places

   0.05 has 2 decimal places.
2. 2

   Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

   0.05 × 10² = 5
3. 3

   Write as a fraction

   5

   100
4. 4

   Simplify the fraction

   Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5 and 100

   GCD = 5

   Numerator:

   5 5 = 1

   Denominator:

   100 5 = 20
5. 5

   Final result

   The decimal 0.05 as a fraction is:

   1

   20