0.25 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.25 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
0.25
1
4

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    0.25 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    0.25 × 102 = 25
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    25
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 25 and 100

    GCD = 25

    Numerator:

    25 25 = 1

    Denominator:

    100 25 = 4
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 0.25 as a fraction is:

    1
    4
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:0.25
Fraction Form:1/4
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:0
Decimal Part:0.25
Simplified By:GCD of 25
Percentage:25.00%
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Real-World Examples of 0.25
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 0.25 represents exactly one quarter or 25% of a whole.
  • In time measurement, 0.25 hours equals 15 minutes.
  • In decimal form, 0.25 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 1/4 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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