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Last updated on March 6th, 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, 4.66666666667, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 4.66666666667 as a fraction will be 14/3.
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 fraction for easy calculation. Here, 4.66666666667 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 4.66666666667 becomes 4.66666666667/1.
Step 2: Since the decimal part repeats, we can express it as a repeating decimal. Let x = 4.66666666667. To eliminate the repeating part, multiply by 10: 10x = 46.6666666667
Step 3: Subtract the original x from the new equation to remove the repeating part: 10x - x = 46.6666666667 - 4.66666666667 9x = 42
Step 4: Solve for x: x = 42/9
Step 5: Simplify the fraction: 42/9 reduces to 14/3 when divided by their GCD, which is 3.
Thus, 4.66666666667 can be written as a fraction 14/3.