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Last updated on March 7th, 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, 2.08333. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 2.08333 as a fraction will be 625/300.
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, 2.08333 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 2.08333 becomes 2.08333/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100000 (because there are 5 decimal places). 2.08333/1 × 100000/100000 = 208333/100000
Step 3: Here, 333 is the GCD of 208333 and 100000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 333. 208333/100000 = 625/300 hence, 2.08333 is in the form of a fraction of 625/300.
Thus, 2.08333 can be written as a fraction 625/300.