What is -0.27 as a fraction?

In this article, we will guide you step by step through the process of converting the decimal -0.27 into a fraction. We will start by understanding how a decimal represents the fractional part of a number, then break down the steps to rewrite -0.27 as a fraction. Finally, we will simplify the fraction by identifying and applying the Greatest Common Factor, ensuring the results are in the simplest form.

By the end of this guide, you should have a good understanding of decimal to fraction conversions and be able to apply this knowledge to various mathematical problems. Let's begin.

-0.27 as a fraction equals -27/100

Now let's break down the steps for converting -0.27 into a fraction.

Step 1:

First, we express -0.27 as a fraction by placing it over 1:
-0.27/1

Step 2:

Next, we multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.
-0.27 x 100/1 x 100
  =  
-27/100


Great Work! We've just determined that -0.27 as a fraction equals -27/100 in its simplest form.

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What does the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) mean?

The greatest common factor is also referred to as the highest common factor. In math, this refers to the greatest common divisor of two or more whole numbers (also known as integers). In simple terms, this is the biggest number that can divide evenly into two or more numbers. For example, the GCF for 4 and 8 is 4.

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Composite numbers are numbers that are greater than 1 and have more than two factors. For example, 6 is a composite number because it has factors 1, 2,3 and 6.

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the fraction of two integers, such as 3/4, -5/2, or 0.75.

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The square root of a number is a value when multiplied by itself, gives that number. For example, the square root of 9 is 3 because 3 × 3 = 9.

What is a median?

The median is the mid value in a set of numbers when the numbers are arranged in order. If there are two middle numbers, the median is the average of those both those numbers.

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A fraction can be converted to a percentage by dividing the numerator by the denominator and multiplying by 100. For example, 3/6 = 1/2 = 0.50 × 100 = 50%.


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