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What is 0.96 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 0.96 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

0.96 as a fraction is:

24/25

This is the simplest form of the fraction

0.96 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 0.96 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 0.96 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 0.96

1

Count the decimal places in 0.96

0.96
There are 2 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10⁵ (100)

0.96 × 100 = 96
Moving the decimal point 2 places right
3

Write as a fraction

96/100
Numerator: 96, Denominator: 100
4

Simplify the fraction

96/100 = 24/25
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (4)

Final Result

0.96 = 24/25

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 0.96 often result in fractions with large denominators

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Additional Information

Scientific Notation

0.96 can be written as 24 × 10⁻2 in scientific notation

Percentage

0.96 is equal to 96.000% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 0.96

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 0.96

Multiplication

  • 0.96 × 10 = 9.6
  • 0.96 × 100 = 96
  • 0.96 × 1000 = 960
  • 0.96 × 10000 = 9600
  • 0.96 × 25 = 24

Division

  • 0.96 ÷ 2 = 0.48
  • 0.96 ÷ 5 = 0.192
  • 0.96 ÷ 10 = 0.096
  • 0.96 ÷ 1/0.96 = 25

0.96 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

0.96

Scientific Notation

24 × 10⁻2

Percentage

96.000%

Fraction

24/25

Parts Per Million

960000 PPM

Binary

0.1001 0110

Real-World Applications of 0.96

Where You Might Encounter 0.96

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (960000 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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