How can we express 0.354 as a fraction?

To express 0.354 as a fraction, we can follow a few simple steps:

1. First, recognize that 0.354 can be written as 849/1000. This is because there are three digits after the decimal point, which means we can represent it over 1000.
2. Next, we simplify the fraction if possible. In this case, 354 and 1000 have a common factor: 2. We can divide both the numerator and the denominator by 2:
• 354 ÷ 2 = 177
• 1000 ÷ 2 = 500
3. So, we can simplify the fraction to 177/500.

Therefore, 0.354 expressed as a fraction is 177/500.