Math can sometimes feel like a giant puzzle. Think of decimals like 0.3 and fractions as different pieces of the same puzzle. Today, we will learn how to turn the decimal 0.3 into a fraction. Stick with me, and we’ll make this super easy to understand!
Step-By-Step Guide to Convert 0.3 as a Fraction
Step 1: Write down the decimal & divide by 1.
0.3/1
Step 2: Multiply the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number) by a power of 10, making the numerator a whole number. In the case of
0.3, we multiply by 10 because the decimal extends to the tenth place.
0.3×10/1×10=3/10
Step 3: Simplify the fraction if necessary. In this case,
3/10 is already the simplest, so no further simplification is needed.
Therefore, 0.3 as a fraction is 3/10.
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