Question

Write the fractions in the lowest terms:

$0.25$

Answer 1

A fraction is in the lowest term, if the numerator and denominator have no common factor other than $1$.

To write $0.25$ in the fractional form, we count the number of digits after the decimal point and add that many zeros after $1$ in the denominator.

So, $0.25$$=\frac{25}{100}$

Dividing numerator and denominator by $5$.

$\frac{25÷5}{100÷5}=\frac{5}{20}$

Again, dividing numerator and denominator by $5$.

$\frac{5÷5}{20÷5}=\frac{1}{4}$

$\frac{1}{4}$ cannot be reduced further as it has no common factor other than $1$.

Therefore, $0.25$ in the lowest terms is $\frac{1}{4}$.