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Last updated on March 6th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of its kinds. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2 is a fraction, while numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 3.875. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 3.875 as a fraction will be 31/8.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task that can be done easily by following these steps.
Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 3.875 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 3.875 becomes 3.875/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from the fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000 (because there are three decimal places). 3.875/1 × 1000/1000 = 3875/1000
Step 3: Here, 125 is the GCD of 3875 and 1000. To make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and the denominator by 125. 3875/1000 = 31/8
Thus, 3.875 can be written as a fraction 31/8.