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Last updated on March 29th, 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, 12.1875, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 12.1875 as a fraction will be 4875/400.
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, 12.1875 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 12.1875 becomes 12.1875/1.
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). 12.1875/1 × 10000/10000 = 121875/10000
Step 3: Here 25 is the GCD of 121875 and 10000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 25. 121875/10000 = 4875/400
Thus, 12.1875 can be written as a fraction 4875/400.