20.375 as a Fraction

Answer

The answer for 20.375 as a fraction will be 81/4.

Explanation

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, 20.375 is the number. We separate the whole part (20) from the decimal part (0.375). The fraction becomes (20 + 0.375).

Step 2: Convert the decimal part 0.375 to a fraction. As shown earlier, 0.375 = 375/1000. Simplify it by finding the GCD of 375 and 1000, which is 125. So, 375/1000 = 3/8.

Step 3: Now, express the whole number 20 as a fraction, which is 20/1. To add these, convert 20/1 to have the same denominator as 3/8: 20/1 × 8/8 = 160/8.

Step 4: Add the fractions: 160/8 + 3/8 = 163/8.

Thus, 20.375 can be written as a fraction 163/8.

• Fraction: A numerical expression that represents a part of a whole or, more generally, any number of equal parts.
   
• Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
   
• Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.
   
• Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.
   
• Mixed Number: A whole number and a proper fraction combined, such as 1 3/4.