Last updated on May 29th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A 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; numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 3.09. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 3.09 as a fraction will be 309/100.
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, 3.09 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 3.09 becomes 3.09/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are only 2 decimal places). 3.09/1 × 100/100 = 309/100
Step 3: The fraction 309/100 is already in its simplest form, as the greatest common divisor of 309 and 100 is 1.
Thus, 3.09 can be written as a fraction 309/100.