0.05 as a Fraction
0.05 = 1/20
0.05 as a fraction in simplest form is 1/20.
Step by step
- 0.05 has 2 decimal places, so write it over 100: 5/100.
- Find the greatest common divisor of 5 and 100: 5.
- Divide the top and bottom by 5: 5 ÷ 5 = 1, 100 ÷ 5 = 20.
- So 0.05 = 1/20.
Details
- Fraction
- 1/20
- Percent
- 5%
- Nearest 1/16 (tape measure)
- 1/16
- Reciprocal
- 20/1 ≈ 20
How it works
To turn a decimal into a fraction, count the digits after the decimal point, write the digits over 10, 100, 1,000 and so on, then simplify by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor. A decimal that ends (terminates) always converts to an exact fraction; a decimal that repeats forever, such as 0.333…, equals a fraction like 1/3.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 0.05 as a fraction?
0.05 is 1/20 in simplest form.
How do you convert 0.05 to a fraction?
Write 0.05 as 5/100, then divide the top and bottom by 5 to get 1/20.
What is 0.05 as a percentage?
0.05 × 100 = 5%.
Is 1/20 in simplest form?
Yes — 1 and 20 have no common factor other than 1.