1.732050808 as a Fraction

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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, 1.732050808, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.

What is 1.732050808 as a Fraction?

$1.732050808 as a fraction$

Answer

The answer for 1.732050808 as a fraction will be 1732050808/1000000000.

Explanation

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, 1.732050808 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.732050808 becomes 1.732050808/1.

Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10^9 (because there are 9 decimal places). 1.732050808/1 × 1000000000/1000000000 = 1732050808/100000000

Step 3: Simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator. In this case, the GCD is 4. 1732050808/1000000000 = 433012702/250000000 Hence, 1.732050808 is in the form fraction of 433012702/250000000.

Thus, 1.732050808 can be written as a fraction 433012702/250000000.

Important Glossaries for 1.732050808 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.
Greatest Common Divisor (GCD): The largest positive integer that divides each of the numbers without leaving a remainder.