Question

the lowest form of the decimal 0.004 is

Answer 1

Step 1: 0.004 = 4⁄1000 
Step 2: Simplify 4⁄1000 = 1⁄250 

Answer 2

Simplest form or the lowest form is the when the numerator, denominator are co-primes [ having no common factor ] .

Given number = 0.004

Converting to fractional form :-

0.004 = 4 / 1000 .

Dividing both numerator and denominator by 4 .

= 4 ÷ 4 / 1000 ÷ 4

= 1 / 250 .

Therefore, The simplest fractional form of the decimal 0.004 is 1/250.