How can I express 0.125 as a fraction in lowest terms?

To convert 0.125 into a fraction, we need to recognize that it is the same as 125 thousandths. This can be expressed as:

• 0.125 = 125/1000

Next, we need to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms. To do this, we find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 125 and 1000. The GCD of these two numbers is 125.

Now, we divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD:

• 125 ÷ 125 = 1
• 1000 ÷ 125 = 8

Therefore:

• 125/1000 = 1/8

So, 0.125 as a fraction in lowest terms is:

1/8