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Last updated on March 8th, 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. 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, 0.450, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.450 as a fraction will be 9/20.
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, 0.450 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.450 becomes 0.450/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000 (because there are three decimal places). 0.450/1 × 1000/1000 = 450/1000
Step 3: Here 50 is the GCD of 450 and 1000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 50. 450/1000 = 9/20 hence, 0.450 is in the form fraction of 9/20
Thus, 0.450 can be written as a fraction 9/20.