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10.9 as a Fraction

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Numbers can be categorized into different types, and fractions are one of these types. A fraction is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. Fractions represent whole and fractional parts. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2; numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), such as 10.9. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.

10.9 as a Fraction for Indian Students
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What is 10.9 as a Fraction?

10.9 as a fraction

 

Answer

 

The answer for 10.9 as a fraction will be 109/10.

 

Explanation

 

Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task that can be done easily by following these steps.

 

Step 1: Firstly, convert the decimal number to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 10.9 is the number, so it becomes 10.9/1.

 

Step 2: To remove the decimal from the fraction, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 (because there is only 1 decimal place). 10.9/1 × 10/10 = 109/10

 

Step 3: The fraction 109/10 is already in its simplest form because 109 and 10 have no common factors other than 1.

 

Thus, 10.9 can be written as a fraction 109/10.

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Important Glossaries for 10.9 as a Fraction

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.

 

  • Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

 

  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.

 

  • Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.

 

  • Mixed Number: A number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction.
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