.0256 as a Fraction

Writing .0256 as a fraction requires us to multiply 0.0256/1 by 10000/10000 which will result in 256/10000. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 16/625.

What Is .0256 as a Fraction?

.0256 as a fraction in lowest terms is 16/625. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 16 by 625 and you should get 0.0256.

How to Work Out .0256 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 .0256:

1. Turn 0.0256 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   0.0256 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 10000. Why 10000? .0256 has four digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 4 zeros (10000).
   0.0256 1

   ×

   10000 10000

   =

   256 10000
3. Divide 256 and 10000 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 16.
   256 ÷ 16 10000 ÷ 16
4. In conclusion, .0256 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   16 625