Write the decimal as a fraction. 0.252 Use a denominator that matches the number of decimal places in the decimal number. \( 0.252=\square \) (Do not simplify.)

To convert the decimal \( 0.252 \) to a fraction with a denominator that matches the number of decimal places (which is 3), follow these steps: 1. **Identify the number of decimal places:** \( 0.252 \) has 3 decimal places. 2. **Use \( 10^3 = 1000 \) as the denominator:** Since there are 3 decimal places, the denominator will be 1000. 3. **Write the fraction:** \( 0.252 = \frac{252}{1000} \) So, the decimal \( 0.252 \) as a fraction is: \[ 0.252 = \frac{252}{1000} \]