0.16 as a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.16 to a fraction.
Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
0.16
4
25
Step-by-Step Solution:
- 1
Identify the decimal places
0.16 has 2 decimal places. - 2
Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
0.16 × 102 = 16 - 3
Write as a fraction
16100 - 4
Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 16 and 100
GCD = 4
Numerator:
16 4 = 4Denominator:
100 4 = 25 - 5
Final result
The decimal 0.16 as a fraction is:
425
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:0.16
Fraction Form:4/25
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:0
Decimal Part:0.16
Simplified By:GCD of 4
Percentage:16.00%
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Real-World Examples of 0.16
Practical applications of this decimal value
- 0.16 is less than a quarter (0.25) of a whole unit.
- In cooking, 0.16 cups might be used for small amounts of ingredients.
- In decimal form, 0.16 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 4/25 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.