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Last updated on March 11th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one such type. 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; numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 55.5, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 55.5 as a fraction is 111/2.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task for students that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.
Step 1: Firstly, convert the decimal number to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 55.5 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 55.5 becomes 55.5/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from the fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 (because there is only 1 decimal place). 55.5/1 × 10/10 = 555/10
Step 3: Here, 5 is the GCD of 555 and 10. Now, to simplify the fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by 5. 555/10 = 111/2 Hence, 55.5 is in the fractional form of 111/2.
Thus, 55.5 can be written as the fraction 111/2.