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Last updated on March 10th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of these types and 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. Numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), such as 0.807. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.807 as a fraction is 807/1000.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a straightforward process. 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, 0.807 is the number in the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Thus, 0.807 becomes 0.807/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from the fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000 (because there are three decimal places). 0.807/1 × 1000/1000 = 807/1000
Step 3: Check for the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 807 and 1000. Since 807 and 1000 have no common factors other than 1, the fraction is already in its simplest form. Hence, 0.807 can be written as the fraction 807/1000.
Thus, 0.807 can be written as a fraction 807/1000.