0.26 as a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.26 to a fraction.
Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
0.26
13
50
Step-by-Step Solution:
- 1
Identify the decimal places
0.26 has 2 decimal places. - 2
Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
0.26 × 102 = 26 - 3
Write as a fraction
26100 - 4
Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 26 and 100
GCD = 2
Numerator:
26 2 = 13Denominator:
100 2 = 50 - 5
Final result
The decimal 0.26 as a fraction is:
1350
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:0.26
Fraction Form:13/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:0
Decimal Part:0.26
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:26.00%
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Real-World Examples of 0.26
Practical applications of this decimal value
- 0.26 is between a quarter and a half of a whole unit.
- In sports statistics, 0.26 might represent a success rate or completion percentage.
- In decimal form, 0.26 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 13/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.