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Last updated on March 7th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fraction is one of its kind. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. 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, 0.233333, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.233333 as a fraction is 7/30.
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, any decimal number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 0.233333 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.233333 becomes 0.233333/1.
Step 2: Since the decimal 0.233333 is repeating, let's denote it by x. Therefore, x = 0.233333... and multiply both sides by 1000 (since the repeating part starts after 3 places). 1000x = 233.333...
Step 3: Now, subtract the original equation from this new equation. 1000x - x = 233.333... - 0.233333... 999x = 233.1
Step 4: Solve for x by dividing both sides by 999. x = 233.1 / 999 Step 5: Simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 233.1 and 999, which is 3. x = (233.1/3) / (999/3) = 7/30
Thus, 0.233333 can be written as a fraction 7/30.