Decimals: example 1.102

Write 0.374 as a fraction.

Work it out on paper first. Then open the solution one step at a time, and stop as soon as you can finish on your own.

Your turn

The book's Try It right after this example: same idea, new numbers. Only the answer is given.

Write 0.234 as a fraction.

How did it go?

	$0.374$
Determine the place value of the final digit.
Write the fraction for 0.374: The numerator is 374. The denominator is 1,000.	$\frac{374}{1000}$
Simplify the fraction.	$\frac{2 \cdot 187}{2 \cdot 500}$
Divide out the common factors.	$\frac{187}{500}$ so, $0.374 = \frac{187}{500}$

	$0.374$
Determine the place value of the final digit.
Write the fraction for 0.374: The numerator is 374. The denominator is 1,000.	$\frac{374}{1000}$
Simplify the fraction.	$\frac{2 \cdot 187}{2 \cdot 500}$
Divide out the common factors.	$\frac{187}{500}$ so, $0.374 = \frac{187}{500}$