Question

Convert to a fraction in lowest terms 0.125

Answer 1

To convert the decimal 0.125 to a fraction, follow these steps:

1. Write 0.125 as a fraction:
\[
\frac{125}{1000}
\]

2. Now, simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 125 and 1000. The GCD of 125 and 1000 is 125.

3. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD:
\[
\frac{125 \div 125}{1000 \div 125} = \frac{1}{8}
\]

So, the fraction in lowest terms for 0.125 is:
\[
\frac{1}{8}
\]