Write as a fraction or as a mixed number in simplest form 0.02

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given the decimal:

0.02

Change to fraction.

Solution:

In order to change 0.02 to fraction, we must first determine its place value. In this case the place value of 0.02 is hundredths, therefore, we will treat 0.02 as a whole number 2, then divide by 100.

= 0.02

= 2/100

Simplify to the lowest term, by factoring out 2.

= 1/50

Final answer:

= 1/50