To convert the decimal 0.035 into a fraction, follow these steps:
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Write it as a fraction:
\( 0.035 = \frac{35}{1000} \) -
Simplify the fraction:
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 35 and 1000. The GCD is 5.
Now, divide both the numerator and denominator by 5:
\[ \frac{35 \div 5}{1000 \div 5} = \frac{7}{200} \]
So, \( 0.035 \) expressed as a fraction is \( \frac{7}{200} \).