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Last updated on March 26th, 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, 1.29166666667, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.29166666667 as a fraction will be 31/24.
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, 1.29166666667 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.29166666667 becomes 1.29166666667/1.
Step 2: Recognize that the decimal part 0.29166666667 is a repeating decimal, where 0.29166666667 repeats. A repeating decimal can be converted to a fraction by setting it equal to a variable, say x, and using algebraic manipulation.
Step 3: Let x = 0.29166666667 (repeating). Then, 1000x = 291.66666667 (repeating).
Step 4: Subtract the first equation from the second to eliminate the repeating part: 1000x - x = 291.66666667 - 0.29166666667 999x = 291.375 x = 291.375/999
Step 5: Simplify x = 7/24. Therefore, 1.29166666667 equals 1 + 7/24 = 31/24.
Thus, 1.29166666667 can be written as a fraction 31/24.