How to Convert 0.15 into a Fraction?

To convert the decimal 0.15 into a fraction, follow these steps:

1. Take the decimal number, which is 0.15.
2. Since there are two digits after the decimal point, we can place the number over 100. This is because the second digit is in the hundredths place. So we write:
3. 0.15 = 15 / 100
4. Next, we simplify the fraction 15/100. To do this, we find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15 and 100, which is 5. We divide both the numerator and the denominator by 5:
5. 15 ÷ 5 = 3
6. 100 ÷ 5 = 20
7. This gives us:
8. 0.15 = 3 / 20

Thus, 0.15 as a fraction in its simplest form is 3/20.