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Last updated on March 6th, 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, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 1.77777777778, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.77777777778 as a fraction will be 16/9.
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: Convert the repeating decimal into a fraction. Let x = 1.77777777778. Notice that 1.77777777778 can be written as 1.7̅, meaning 1.77777... (repeating 7).
Step 2: To eliminate the repeating decimal, multiply both sides of the equation by 10 to shift the repeating part: 10x = 17.7777777778
Step 3: Subtract the original equation from this new equation: 10x - x = 17.7777777778 - 1.77777777778 9x = 16
Step 4: Solve for x by dividing both sides by 9: x = 16/9
Thus, 1.77777777778 can be written as a fraction 16/9.