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Last updated on March 7th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of its kinds. 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; in decimals, numbers are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 3.66666667. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 3.66666667 as a fraction will be 11/3.
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, express the decimal number as a sum of its whole and decimal parts. Here, 3.66666667 can be expressed as 3 + 0.66666667.
Step 2: Recognize that 0.66666667 is a repeating decimal. It can be written as 2/3 in fractional form.
Step 3: Combine the whole number and the fractional part. The whole number 3 can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 3, so it becomes 9/3. Adding this to 2/3 gives us: 9/3 + 2/3 = 11/3
Thus, 3.66666667 can be written as a fraction 11/3.