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Last updated on March 29th, 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, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 1.54166666667, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.54166666667 as a fraction will be 37/24.
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, 1.54166666667 can be split into 1 + 0.54166666667. The whole number 1 remains as it is, while we convert 0.54166666667 to a fraction.
Step 2: Recognize that 0.54166666667 is a repeating decimal (0.54...167 where '1667' repeats). For simplicity, convert 0.54166666667 into the fraction 13/24 (considering repeating decimals can be complex, this is an equivalent simplified fraction).
Step 3: Combine the whole number and the fraction: 1 + 13/24 = 24/24 + 13/24 = 37/24.
Thus, 1.54166666667 can be written as a fraction 37/24.