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Last updated on March 9th, 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 (.), For example, 29.5, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 29.5 as a fraction will be 59/2.
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 a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 29.5 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 29.5 becomes 29.5/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 (because there is only 1 decimal place). 29.5/1 × 10/10 = 295/10
Step 3: Here 5 is the GCD of 295 and 10. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 5. 295/10 = 59/2 Hence, 29.5 is in the form of a fraction of 59/2.
Thus, 29.5 can be written as a fraction 59/2.