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Last updated on March 26th, 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; numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 3.666667. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 3.666667 as a fraction will be 11/3.
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, 3.666667 is the number, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 3.666667 becomes 3.666667/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000000 (because there are 6 decimal places). 3.666667/1 × 1000000/1000000 = 3666667/1000000
Step 3: Here, 333333 is the GCD of 3666667 and 1000000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 333333. 3666667/1000000 = 11/3 Hence, 3.666667 is in the form of the fraction 11/3.
Thus, 3.666667 can be written as a fraction 11/3.