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Last updated on March 7th, 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, 0.7777777778, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.7777777778 as a fraction will be 7/9.
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 repeating decimal should be written as a repeating fraction. Here, 0.7777777778 is approximately 0.7777... which can be expressed as x = 0.7777...
Step 2: Multiply both sides by 10 to shift the decimal point: 10x = 7.7777...
Step 3: Subtract the original equation from this new equation to eliminate the repeating part: 10x - x = 7.7777... - 0.7777... 9x = 7
Step 4: Solve for x: x = 7/9
Thus, 0.7777777778 can be written as a fraction 7/9.