0.264 as a Fraction

Writing 0.264 as a fraction requires us to multiply 0.264/1 by 1000/1000 which will result in 264/1000. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 33/125.

What Is 0.264 as a Fraction?

0.264 as a fraction in lowest terms is 33/125. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 33 by 125 and you should get 0.264.

How to Work Out 0.264 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 .264 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 0.264 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   0.264 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 1000. Why 1000? 0.264 has three digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 3 zeros (1000).
   0.264 1

   ×

   1000 1000

   =

   264 1000
3. Divide 264 and 1000 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 8.
   264 ÷ 8 1000 ÷ 8
4. In conclusion, 0.264 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   33 125