0.97 as a Fraction
0.97 = 97/100
0.97 as a fraction in simplest form is 97/100.
Step by step
- 0.97 has 2 decimal places, so write it over 100: 97/100.
- Find the greatest common divisor of 97 and 100: 1.
- Divide the top and bottom by 1: 97 ÷ 1 = 97, 100 ÷ 1 = 100.
- So 0.97 = 97/100.
Details
- Fraction
- 97/100
- Percent
- 97%
- Nearest 1/16 (tape measure)
- 1
- Reciprocal
- 100/97 ≈ 1.0309
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 0.97 as a fraction?
0.97 is 97/100 in simplest form.
How do you convert 0.97 to a fraction?
Write 0.97 as 97/100, then divide the top and bottom by 1 to get 97/100.
What is 0.97 as a percentage?
0.97 × 100 = 97%.
Is 97/100 in simplest form?
Yes — 97 and 100 have no common factor other than 1.