0.45 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.45 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
0.45
9
20

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    0.45 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    0.45 × 102 = 45
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    45
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 45 and 100

    GCD = 5

    Numerator:

    45 5 = 9

    Denominator:

    100 5 = 20
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 0.45 as a fraction is:

    9
    20
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:0.45
Fraction Form:9/20
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:0
Decimal Part:0.45
Simplified By:GCD of 5
Percentage:45.00%
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Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 0.45 is between a quarter and a half of a whole unit.
  • In sports statistics, 0.45 might represent a success rate or completion percentage.
  • In decimal form, 0.45 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 9/20 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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