What is .32 as a fraction?

In this article, we will guide you step by step through the process of converting the decimal .32 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 .32 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.

.32 as a fraction equals 32/100 or 8/25

Now let's break down the steps for converting .32 into a fraction.

Step 1:

First, we express .32 as a fraction by placing it over 1:
.32/1

Step 2:

Next, we multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.
.32 x 100/1 x 100
  =  
32/100

Step 3:

Next, we find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) for 32 and 100. Keep in mind a factor is just a number that divides into another number without any remainder.
The factors of 32 are: 1 2 4 8 16 32
The factors of 100 are: 1 2 4 5 10 20 25 50 100
The GCF of 32 and 100 is: 4

Step 4:

To simplify the fraction, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF), which we calculated in the previous step. The GCF value is 4 in this case.
32 ÷ 4/100 ÷ 4
  =  
8/25


Great Work! We've just determined that .32 as a fraction equals 32/100 or 8/25 in its simplest form.

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