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What is 0.12 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 0.12 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

0.12 as a fraction is:

3/25

This is the simplest form of the fraction

0.12 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 0.12 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 0.12 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 0.12

1

Count the decimal places in 0.12

0.12
There are 2 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10⁵ (100)

0.12 × 100 = 12
Moving the decimal point 2 places right
3

Write as a fraction

12/100
Numerator: 12, Denominator: 100
4

Simplify the fraction

12/100 = 3/25
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (4)

Final Result

0.12 = 3/25

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., 2 places = 100)
  • Very small decimals like 0.12 often result in fractions with large denominators

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Additional Information

Scientific Notation

0.12 can be written as 3 × 10⁻2 in scientific notation

Percentage

0.12 is equal to 12.000% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 0.12

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 0.12

Multiplication

  • 0.12 × 10 = 1.2
  • 0.12 × 100 = 12
  • 0.12 × 1000 = 120
  • 0.12 × 10000 = 1200
  • 0.12 × 25 = 3

Division

  • 0.12 ÷ 2 = 0.06
  • 0.12 ÷ 5 = 0.024
  • 0.12 ÷ 10 = 0.012
  • 0.12 ÷ 1/0.12 = 25

0.12 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

0.12

Scientific Notation

3 × 10⁻2

Percentage

12.000%

Fraction

3/25

Parts Per Million

120000 PPM

Binary

0.0001 0010

Real-World Applications of 0.12

Where You Might Encounter 0.12

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (120000 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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