Last updated on May 26th, 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. Fractions represent a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2. Numbers in decimal form are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 2.191919. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 2.191919 as a fraction will be 217/99.
Converting a repeating decimal to a fraction is a task that can be done by following a series of steps. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.
Step 1: Let x = 2.191919...
Step 2: Multiply both sides by 100 (since 19 repeats, there are two repeating decimals), to get: 100x = 219.191919...
Step 3: Subtract the first equation from the second: 100x - x = 219.191919... - 2.191919... 99x = 217
Step 4: Solve for x by dividing both sides by 99: x = 217/99
Thus, 2.191919 can be written as a fraction 217/99.