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What is 0.047 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 0.047 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

0.047 as a fraction is:

47/1000

This is the simplest form of the fraction

0.047 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 0.047 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 0.047 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 0.047

1

Count the decimal places in 0.047

0.047
There are 3 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10⁵ (1,000)

0.047 × 1,000 = 47
Moving the decimal point 3 places right
3

Write as a fraction

47/1,000
Numerator: 47, Denominator: 1,000
4

Simplify the fraction

47/1,000 = 47/1000
This fraction is already in its simplest form

Final Result

0.047 = 47/1000

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 0.047 often result in fractions with large denominators

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Additional Information

Scientific Notation

0.047 can be written as 47 × 10⁻3 in scientific notation

Percentage

0.047 is equal to 4.700% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 0.047

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 0.047

Multiplication

  • 0.047 × 10 = 0.47
  • 0.047 × 100 = 4.7
  • 0.047 × 1000 = 47
  • 0.047 × 10000 = 470
  • 0.047 × 1000 = 47

Division

  • 0.047 ÷ 2 = 0.0235
  • 0.047 ÷ 5 = 0.0094
  • 0.047 ÷ 10 = 0.0047
  • 0.047 ÷ 1/0.047 = 1000

0.047 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

0.047

Scientific Notation

47 × 10⁻3

Percentage

4.700%

Fraction

47/1000

Parts Per Million

47000 PPM

Binary

0.0000 0100 0111

Real-World Applications of 0.047

Where You Might Encounter 0.047

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (47000 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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