What is 0.375 as a fraction?

To convert the decimal 0.375 into a fraction, we can follow these steps:

  1. First, observe that 0.375 has three digits after the decimal point. This tells us that we can write it over 1000 (since there are three decimal places). So, we write:
  2. 0.375 = 375 / 1000

  3. Next, we simplify the fraction. To do this, we find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 375 and 1000. The GCD of 375 and 1000 is 125.
  4. Now, we divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD:
  5. 375 ÷ 125 = 3

    1000 ÷ 125 = 8

  6. Thus, 0.375 simplifies to:
  7. 0.375 = 3 / 8

In conclusion, the decimal 0.375 can be expressed as the fraction 3/8.

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