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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, 4.9375, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 4.9375 as a fraction will be 395/80.
onverting 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, 4.9375 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 4.9375 becomes 4.9375/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10000 (because there are 4 decimal places). 4.9375/1 × 10000/10000 = 49375/10000
Step 3: Here 25 is the GCD of 49375 and 10000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 25. 49375/10000 = 1975/400
Step 4: Simplifying further, the GCD of 1975 and 400 is 5. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 5. 1975/400 = 395/80
Thus, 4.9375 can be written as a fraction 395/80.