0.375 as a Fraction

Writing 0.375 as a fraction requires us to multiply 0.375/1 by 1000/1000 which will result in 375/1000. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 3/8.

What Is 0.375 as a Fraction?

0.375 as a fraction in lowest terms is 3/8. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 3 by 8 and you should get 0.375.

How to Work Out 0.375 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 .375 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 0.375 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   0.375 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 1000. Why 1000? 0.375 has three digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 3 zeros (1000).
   0.375 1

   ×

   1000 1000

   =

   375 1000
3. Divide 375 and 1000 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 125.
   375 ÷ 125 1000 ÷ 125
4. In conclusion, 0.375 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   3 8