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What is 0.104 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 0.104 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

0.104 as a fraction is:

13/125

This is the simplest form of the fraction

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How to Convert 0.104 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 0.104 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 0.104

1

Count the decimal places in 0.104

0.104
There are 3 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10⁵ (1,000)

0.104 × 1,000 = 104
Moving the decimal point 3 places right
3

Write as a fraction

104/1,000
Numerator: 104, Denominator: 1,000
4

Simplify the fraction

104/1,000 = 13/125
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (8)

Final Result

0.104 = 13/125

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 0.104 often result in fractions with large denominators

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Additional Information

Scientific Notation

0.104 can be written as 13 × 10⁻3 in scientific notation

Percentage

0.104 is equal to 10.400% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 0.104

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 0.104

Multiplication

  • 0.104 × 10 = 1.04
  • 0.104 × 100 = 10.4
  • 0.104 × 1000 = 104
  • 0.104 × 10000 = 1040
  • 0.104 × 125 = 13

Division

  • 0.104 ÷ 2 = 0.052
  • 0.104 ÷ 5 = 0.0208
  • 0.104 ÷ 10 = 0.0104
  • 0.104 ÷ 1/0.104 = 125

0.104 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

0.104

Scientific Notation

13 × 10⁻3

Percentage

10.400%

Fraction

13/125

Parts Per Million

104000 PPM

Binary

0.0001 0000 0100

Real-World Applications of 0.104

Where You Might Encounter 0.104

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (104000 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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