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Last updated on March 11th, 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, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 36.5, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 36.5 as a fraction will be 73/2.
Converting a decimal to a fraction can be done easily by following the steps below.
Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 36.5 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 36.5 becomes 36.5/1.
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). 36.5/1 × 10/10 = 365/10
Step 3: Here, 5 is the GCD of 365 and 10. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 5. 365/10 = 73/2 Hence, 36.5 is in the form fraction of 73/2
Thus, 36.5 can be written as a fraction 73/2.