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Last updated on March 12th, 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, 1.45. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.45 as a fraction will be 29/20.
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, 1.45 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.45 becomes 1.45/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are 2 decimal places). 1.45/1 × 100/100 = 145/100
Step 3: Here 5 is the GCD of 145 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 5. 145/100 = 29/20 Hence, 1.45 is in the form fraction of 29/20.
Thus, 1.45 can be written as a fraction 29/20.