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Last updated on March 5th, 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, 120.8. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 120.8 as a fraction will be 604/5.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task 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, 120.8 is the number with a decimal, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 120.8 becomes 120.8/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 (because there is only 1 decimal place). 120.8/1 × 10/10 = 1208/10
Step 3: Here 2 is the GCD of 1208 and 10. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 2. 1208/10 = 604/5 Hence, 120.8 is in the form of the fraction 604/5.
Thus, 120.8 can be written as a fraction 604/5.