2.95 as a Fraction

Answer

The answer for 2.95 as a fraction will be 59/20.

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, 2.95 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 2.95 becomes 2.95/1.

Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are only 2 decimal places). 2.95/1 × 100/100 = 295/100

Step 3: Here, 5 is the GCD of 295 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 5. 295/100 = 59/20 Hence, 2.95 is in the form fraction of 59/20.

Thus, 2.95 can be written as a fraction 59/20.

• 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.
   
• GCD (Greatest Common Divisor): The largest positive integer that divides each of the integers without leaving a remainder.