0.975 as a Fraction

Writing 0.975 as a fraction requires us to multiply 0.975/1 by 1000/1000 which will result in 975/1000. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 39/40.

What Is 0.975 as a Fraction?

0.975 as a fraction in lowest terms is 39/40. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 39 by 40 and you should get 0.975.

How to Work Out 0.975 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 .975 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 0.975 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   0.975 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 1000. Why 1000? 0.975 has three digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 3 zeros (1000).
   0.975 1

   ×

   1000 1000

   =

   975 1000
3. Divide 975 and 1000 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 25.
   975 ÷ 25 1000 ÷ 25
4. In conclusion, 0.975 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   39 40