0.0046 as a Fraction

Writing 0.0046 as a fraction requires us to multiply 0.0046/1 by 10000/10000 which will result in 46/10000. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 23/5000.

What Is 0.0046 as a Fraction?

0.0046 as a fraction in lowest terms is 23/5000. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 23 by 5000 and you should get 0.0046.

How to Work Out 0.0046 as a Fraction

The simple steps below will help you convert a decimal into a fraction. In this example we’ll demonstrate how to write .0046 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 0.0046 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   0.0046 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 10000. Why 10000? 0.0046 has four digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 4 zeros (10000).
   0.0046 1

   ×

   10000 10000

   =

   46 10000
3. Divide 46 and 10000 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 2.
   46 ÷ 2 10000 ÷ 2
4. In conclusion, 0.0046 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   23 5000