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0.24 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.24 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
0.24
6
25

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    0.24 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    0.24 × 102 = 24
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    24
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 24 and 100

    GCD = 4

    Numerator:

    24 4 = 6

    Denominator:

    100 4 = 25
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 0.24 as a fraction is:

    6
    25
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:0.24
Fraction Form:6/25
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:0
Decimal Part:0.24
Simplified By:GCD of 4
Percentage:24.00%
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Real-World Examples of 0.24
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 0.24 is less than a quarter (0.25) of a whole unit.
  • In cooking, 0.24 cups might be used for small amounts of ingredients.
  • In decimal form, 0.24 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 6/25 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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