We often come across decimals in our daily lives. They are used in many different situations, such as when we are measuring something or trying to calculate a number. But what exactly is a decimal?
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Introduction
In mathematics, a fraction is a number that represents a part of a whole. It is written with a numerator (a number above the line) and a denominator (a number below the line). For example, if we want to divide 10 cookies into 5 equal parts, each part would be 2 cookies, so we write this fraction as 2/5.
What is 0.05 as a Fraction?
To convert 0.05 to a fraction we need to find a number we can multiply by 0.05 to get an integer.
Convert 0.05 to a Fraction
There are an infinite number of fractions that equal 0.05, but here are a few of the more simple ones:
1/20
2/40
1/200
To get these fractions, we took the decimal 0.05 and moved the decimal point two places to the left for 1/20, three places to the left for 1/200, and so on.
Convert 0.05 to a Decimal
To convert 0.05 to a decimal, divide 5 by 100:
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
Therefore, 0.05 as a decimal is equal to 0.05.
Convert 0.05 to a Percent
To convert 0.05 to a percent, divide by 100 and then multiply by 100. The resulting value is 5%.
Conclusion
To sum it up, .05 as a fraction is 5/100. This is because when you convert a decimal to a fraction, you need to move the decimal point two places to the right and put the number over one hundred.
