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Last updated on March 6th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of its kinds. 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, 8.4375. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 8.4375 as a fraction is 675/80.
Converting a decimal to a fraction can be done easily by following a few steps. 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, 8.4375 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 8.4375 becomes 8.4375/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10000 (because there are 4 decimal places). 8.4375/1 × 10000/10000 = 84375/10000
Step 3: Here, 125 is the GCD of 84375 and 10000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 125. 84375/10000 = 675/80
Thus, 8.4375 can be written as the fraction 675/80.