Last updated on May 26th, 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. Numbers in decimal form are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 7.28. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 7.28 as a fraction will be 182/25.
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, 7.28 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 7.28 becomes 7.28/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from the fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are only 2 decimal places). 7.28/1 × 100/100 = 728/100
Step 3: Here 4 is the GCD of 728 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 4. 728/100 = 182/25 Hence, 7.28 is in the form of the fraction 182/25.
Thus, 7.28 can be written as a fraction 182/25.