0.438 as a Fraction

Converting 0.438 to a fraction requires multiplying 0.438/1 by 1000/1000 resulting into 438/1000. This fraction can be further reduced to 219/500.

What Is 0.438 as a Fraction?

The value of 0.438 as a fraction is 219/500. This can be verified by using a calculator app on which you can divide 219 by 500, giving you the answer: 0.438.

How to Write 0.438 as a Fraction

Follow the next steps and learn how to turn a decimal into a fraction. In this case, we’ll show you how to write .438 as a simplified fraction:

1. Start with dividing 0.438 by 1. You can turn any number into a fraction by doing this.
   0.438 1
2. Then multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000. This is needed to get rid of the decimal point. Since 0.438 has three digits after the decimal point, you have to multiply it by 1000 (notice the three zeros).
   0.438 1

   ×

   1000 1000

   =

   438 1000
3. After calculating the Greatest Common Divisor of 438 and 1000, which is 2, divide 438 and 1000 by it (GCD).
   438 ÷ 2 1000 ÷ 2
4. Finally, 0.438 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   219 500