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Last updated on March 8th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one such type, always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. Fractions represent both a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2; numbers in decimal form are expressed with a decimal point (.), such as 15.4. We will learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 15.4 as a fraction will be 77/5.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task that students can accomplish 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, 15.4 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 15.4 becomes 15.4/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 (because there is only 1 decimal place). 15.4/1 × 10/10 = 154/10
Step 3: Here, 2 is the GCD of 154 and 10. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 2. 154/10 = 77/5 Hence, 15.4 is in the form of the fraction 77/5.
Thus, 15.4 can be written as a fraction 77/5.