0.47 as a Fraction

Writing 0.47 as a fraction requires us to multiply 0.47/1 by 100/100 which will result in 47/100 - the final answer, since this fraction cannot be reduced.

What Is 0.47 as a Fraction?

0.47 as a fraction in lowest terms is 47/100. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 47 by 100 and you should get 0.47.

How to Work Out 0.47 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 .47 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 0.47 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   0.47 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 100. Why 100? 0.47 has two digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 2 zeros (100).
   0.47 1

   ×

   100 100

   =

   47 100
3. Because this fraction cannot be reduced any further, 0.47 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   47 100