0.12 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.12 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
0.12
3
25

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    0.12 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    0.12 × 102 = 12
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    12
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12 and 100

    GCD = 4

    Numerator:

    12 4 = 3

    Denominator:

    100 4 = 25
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 0.12 as a fraction is:

    3
    25
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:0.12
Fraction Form:3/25
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:0
Decimal Part:0.12
Simplified By:GCD of 4
Percentage:12.00%
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Real-World Examples of 0.12
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 0.12 is less than a quarter (0.25) of a whole unit.
  • In cooking, 0.12 cups might be used for small amounts of ingredients.
  • In decimal form, 0.12 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 3/25 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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