.196 as a Fraction

Writing .196 as a fraction requires us to multiply 0.196/1 by 1000/1000 which will result in 196/1000. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 49/250.

What Is .196 as a Fraction?

.196 as a fraction in lowest terms is 49/250. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 49 by 250 and you should get 0.196.

How to Work Out .196 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 .196:

1. Turn 0.196 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   0.196 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 1000. Why 1000? .196 has three digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 3 zeros (1000).
   0.196 1

   ×

   1000 1000

   =

   196 1000
3. Divide 196 and 1000 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 4.
   196 ÷ 4 1000 ÷ 4
4. In conclusion, .196 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   49 250