How do I write 0.36 as a fraction

Answer 1

To convert the decimal 0.36 into a fraction, follow these steps:

1. Write the decimal as a fraction: \(0.36\) can be written as \(\frac{36}{100}\) because there are two digits after the decimal point.

2. Simplify the fraction: To simplify \(\frac{36}{100}\), find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 36 and 100. The GCD of 36 and 100 is 4.

   Now divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD: \[ \frac{36 \div 4}{100 \div 4} = \frac{9}{25} \]

So, \(0.36\) as a fraction is \(\frac{9}{25}\).