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Last updated on March 6th, 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, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 10.5, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 10.5 as a fraction will be 21/2.
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 fraction for easy calculation. Here, 10.5 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 10.5 becomes 10.5/1.
Step 2: To remove decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 (because there is only 1 decimal place). 10.5/1 × 10/10 = 105/10
Step 3: Here 5 is the GCD of 105 and 10. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 5. 105/10 = 21/2 Hence, 10.5 is in the form fraction of 21/2.
Thus, 10.5 can be written as a fraction 21/2.