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Last updated on March 6th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one kind. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents 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 (.), for example, 9.625. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 9.625 as a fraction is 77/8.
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, 9.625 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 9.625 becomes 9.625/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000 (because there are 3 decimal places). 9.625/1 × 1000/1000 = 9625/1000
Step 3: Here 125 is the GCD of 9625 and 1000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 125. 9625/1000 = 77/8 hence, 9.625 is in the form fraction of 77/8
Thus, 9.625 can be written as a fraction 77/8.