7.38 as a Fraction

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of its kinds, always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. Fractions represent 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, 7.38. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.

What is 7.38 as a Fraction?

$7.38 as a fraction$

Answer

The answer for 7.38 as a fraction will be 369/50.

Explanation

Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task that can be done easily by following these steps.

Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 7.38 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 7.38 becomes 7.38/1.

Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are two decimal places). 7.38/1 × 100/100 = 738/100

Step 3: Here, 2 is the GCD of 738 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 2. 738/100 = 369/50 Hence, 7.38 is in the form fraction of 369/50.

Thus, 7.38 can be written as a fraction 369/50.

Important Glossaries for 7.38 as a Fraction

Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
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.
GCD (Greatest Common Divisor): The largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without leaving a remainder.