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Last updated on April 2nd, 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. 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 (.), such as 0.140. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.140 as a fraction will be 7/50.
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, 0.140 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.140 becomes 0.140/1.
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). 0.140/1 × 1000/1000 = 140/1000
Step 3: Here, 20 is the GCD of 140 and 1000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 20. 140/1000 = 7/50 Hence, 0.140 is in the form of a fraction as 7/50.
Thus, 0.140 can be written as a fraction 7/50.