Question

Convert the following into fractions in their lowest terms:​
$0.085$

Answer 1

Convert the decimal number into a fraction in its lowest term​

Given: $0.085$
$\Rightarrow 0.085=0.085\times \frac{1000}{1000}$
$=\frac{85}{1000}$

Dividing numerator and denominator by $5$
$=\frac{85÷5}{1000÷5}$
$=\frac{17}{200}$

Hence, the lowest term of $0.085\text{is}\frac{17}{200}$.