Question

write 0.04 and 0.125 as fractions in lowest tearms

Answer 1

0.04 and 0.125 as fractions in the lowest terms is $\frac{1}{25}$ and  $\frac{1}{8}$ respectively.

Step-by-step explanation:

To write the terms as fractions in the lowest terms.

1. Remove the decimal by multiplying and dividing by the required multiple of 10.

2. Divide the terms with a common factor

In case of 0.04;

we multiply and divide 0.04 by 100.

The fraction that remains = $\frac{4}{100}$

Dividing the terms with a common factor = $\frac{1}{25}$.

In case of 0.125;

we multiply and divide 0.125 by 1000.

The fraction = $\frac{125}{1000}$

After dividing with a common factor = $\frac{1}{8}$.