.128 as a Fraction

Writing .128 as a fraction requires us to multiply 0.128/1 by 1000/1000 which will result in 128/1000. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 16/125.

What Is .128 as a Fraction?

.128 as a fraction in lowest terms is 16/125. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 16 by 125 and you should get 0.128.

How to Work Out .128 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 .128:

1. Turn 0.128 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   0.128 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 1000. Why 1000? .128 has three digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 3 zeros (1000).
   0.128 1

   ×

   1000 1000

   =

   128 1000
3. Divide 128 and 1000 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 8.
   128 ÷ 8 1000 ÷ 8
4. In conclusion, .128 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   16 125