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Last updated on March 27th, 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, 1.03703703704, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.03703703704 as a fraction will be 28/27.
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, 1.03703703704 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.03703703704 becomes 1.03703703704/1.
Step 2: Recognize that 0.03703703704 is a repeating decimal part. Let's denote x = 0.03703703704. The repeating part is "037". Multiply x by 1000 to shift the repeating part: 1000x = 37.03703703704
Step 3: Subtract the original x from this equation: 1000x - x = 37.03703703704 - 0.03703703704 999x = 37
Step 4: Solve for x: x = 37/999
Step 5: Combine with the whole part 1: 1 + 37/999 = 999/999 + 37/999 = 1036/999
Step 6: Simplify the fraction 1036/999 by finding the GCD (which is 37): 1036/999 = 28/27
Thus, 1.03703703704 can be written as a fraction 28/27.