1/100 as a decimal
1/100 as a decimal is 0.01.
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Change either number to try your own. Rounded to 2 places: 0.01. In lowest terms: 1/100.
See the full steps for these numbersHow to work it out
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A fraction is a division. Divide the top number 1 by the bottom number 100.
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100 does not go into 1 even once, so the whole part is 0 and we carry on after the decimal point.
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Long division: bring down a zero each time (multiply the remainder by 10), divide by 100, and write the digit. The remainder reaches 0 after 2 steps, so the decimal ends.
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The result is
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ \frac{1}{100} = 0.01 \]
\[ \frac{1}{100} = 1 \div 100 \]Long division of 1 by 100
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 100 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 ÷ 100 = 0 | 10 |
| 2 | 100 | 100 ÷ 100 = 1 | 0 |
Questions
What is 1/100 as a decimal?
1/100 as a decimal is 0.01.
Is 1/100 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It terminates. The bottom number 100 = 2 × 2 × 5 × 5 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends.
What is 1/100 as a percent?
1/100 is 1% as a percent.
How do I round 1/100 to 2 decimal places?
1/100 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.01.