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Last updated on March 29th, 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, 0.46428571428. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.46428571428 as a fraction will be 13/28.
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, 0.46428571428 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.46428571428 becomes 0.46428571428/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100000000000 (because there are 11 decimal places). 0.46428571428/1 × 100000000000/100000000000 = 46428571428/100000000000
Step 3: Here 3571428572 is the GCD of 46428571428 and 100000000000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 3571428572. 46428571428/100000000000 = 13/28 Hence, 0.46428571428 is in the form of the fraction 13/28.
Thus, 0.46428571428 can be written as a fraction of 13/28.