.046 as a Fraction

Writing .046 as a fraction requires us to multiply 0.046/1 by 1000/1000 which will result in 46/1000. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 23/500.

What Is .046 as a Fraction?

.046 as a fraction in lowest terms is 23/500. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 23 by 500 and you should get 0.046.

How to Work Out .046 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 .046:

1. Turn 0.046 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   0.046 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 1000. Why 1000? .046 has three digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 3 zeros (1000).
   0.046 1

   ×

   1000 1000

   =

   46 1000
3. Divide 46 and 1000 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 2.
   46 ÷ 2 1000 ÷ 2
4. In conclusion, .046 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   23 500