Simplify the Fraction: Solving 25/250 Step by Step

To convert the fraction $\frac{25}{250}$ to a decimal, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Simplify the fraction. To simplify $\frac{25}{250}$, find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 25 and 250, which is 25.
• Step 2: Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD.
  $\frac{25}{250} = \frac{25 \div 25}{250 \div 25} = \frac{1}{10}$
• Step 3: Convert the simplified fraction $\frac{1}{10}$ to a decimal. The decimal form of $\frac{1}{10}$ is 0.1.

Therefore, the decimal equivalent of the fraction $\frac{25}{250}$ is $0.1$.

Among the choices provided, $0.1$ matches the computed answer.