Last updated on May 29th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one such type. 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, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 0.00833333333, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.00833333333 as a fraction will be 1/120.
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, 0.00833333333 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.00833333333 becomes 0.00833333333/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply the numerator and denominator by 100000000000 (because there are 11 decimal places, but it's a repeating decimal, so we adjust accordingly). 0.00833333333/1 × 100000000000/100000000000 = 833333333/100000000000
Step 3: Recognize the repeating decimal and convert it appropriately. The repeating decimal 0.00833333333... is equivalent to 1/120.
Thus, 0.00833333333 can be written as a fraction 1/120.