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Last updated on March 10th, 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. 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, 13.33333333, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 13.33333333 as a fraction will be 40/3.
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, 13.33333333 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 13.33333333 becomes 13.33333333/1.
Step 2: Since 13.33333333 is a repeating decimal, we set x = 13.33333333. Then, multiplying both sides by 10 to eliminate the repeating part: 10x = 133.3333333...
Step 3: Subtract x from 10x to eliminate the repeating decimal: 10x - x = 133.3333333... - 13.3333333... 9x = 120
Step 4: Solve for x by dividing both sides by 9: x = 120/9
Step 5: Simplify the fraction by finding the GCD of 120 and 9, which is 3. 120/9 = 40/3
Thus, 13.33333333 can be written as a fraction 40/3.