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What is 0.009 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 0.009 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

0.009 as a fraction is:

9/1000

This is the simplest form of the fraction

0.009 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 0.009 to a Fraction

General Method: Converting Decimals to Fractions

Follow these steps to convert any decimal to a fraction

Step 1: Count Decimal Places

Count the number of digits after the decimal point

Example: 0.25 has 2 decimal places

Step 2: Multiply by Power of 10

Multiply by 10 raised to the number of decimal places

0.25 × 100 = 25

Step 3: Create Fraction

Use the result as numerator over the multiplier as denominator

25/100

Step 4: Simplify

Reduce the fraction if possible by dividing both numbers by their GCD

25/100 = 1/4

Converting 0.009 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 0.009

1

Count the decimal places in 0.009

0.009
There are 3 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10⁵ (1,000)

0.009 × 1,000 = 9
Moving the decimal point 3 places right
3

Write as a fraction

9/1,000
Numerator: 9, Denominator: 1,000
4

Simplify the fraction

9/1,000 = 9/1000
This fraction is already in its simplest form

Final Result

0.009 = 9/1000

Tips and Notes

  • The denominator will always be a power of 10 for terminating decimals
  • Each decimal place corresponds to multiplying by 10 (e.g., 3 places = 1,000)
  • Very small decimals like 0.009 often result in fractions with large denominators

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Additional Information

Scientific Notation

0.009 can be written as 9 × 10⁻3 in scientific notation

Percentage

0.009 is equal to 0.900% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 0.009

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 0.009

Multiplication

  • 0.009 × 10 = 0.09
  • 0.009 × 100 = 0.8999999999999999
  • 0.009 × 1000 = 9
  • 0.009 × 10000 = 90
  • 0.009 × 1000 = 9

Division

  • 0.009 ÷ 2 = 0.0045
  • 0.009 ÷ 5 = 0.0018
  • 0.009 ÷ 10 = 0.0009
  • 0.009 ÷ 1/0.009 = 1000

0.009 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

0.009

Scientific Notation

9 × 10⁻3

Percentage

0.900%

Fraction

9/1000

Parts Per Million

9000 PPM

Binary

0.0000 0000 1001

Real-World Applications of 0.009

Where You Might Encounter 0.009

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (9000 micrometers)
  • • Chemical concentrations
  • • Statistical probability calculations
  • • Error margins in precise measurements

Engineering

  • • Manufacturing tolerances
  • • Electronic component specifications
  • • Quality control measurements
  • • Precision engineering

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