0.72 as a Fraction

Writing 0.72 as a fraction requires us to multiply 0.72/1 by 100/100 which will result in 72/100. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 18/25.

What Is 0.72 as a Fraction?

0.72 as a fraction in lowest terms is 18/25. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 18 by 25 and you should get 0.72.

How to Work Out 0.72 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 .72 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 0.72 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   0.72 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 100. Why 100? 0.72 has two digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 2 zeros (100).
   0.72 1

   ×

   100 100

   =

   72 100
3. Divide 72 and 100 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 4.
   72 ÷ 4 100 ÷ 4
4. In conclusion, 0.72 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   18 25