Question

Express as fractions in their lowest terms:
a). 0.05

Answer 1

Answer:

So ,let's first convert it to fraction

0.05 = 5/100

reducing it we get

5÷5/100÷5= 1/20

So 0.05 In its lowest terms is 1/20

Answer 2

To express : decimal number as fraction in its lowest term .

GIven decimal number : $0.05$

Solution :

• According to question we have to express given decimal number as fraction in its lowest term .
• Therefore , we divide given decimal number by $100$ as decimal point is after two places .
• Hence we get ,$0.05 = \frac{5}{100}$
• Now , further simplifying the above fraction we get , $\frac{5}{100} = \frac{1}{20}$

Hence , lowest term of $0.05$is $\frac{1}{20}$.