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Last updated on March 7th, 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, 2.85714285714. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 2.85714285714 as a fraction will be 20/7.
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, 2.85714285714 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 2.85714285714 becomes 2.85714285714/1.
Step 2: To express this as a fraction, recognize that 2.85714285714 is a repeating decimal equivalent to 2 + 6/7. Hence, the fraction becomes (2 * 7 + 6)/7 = 20/7.
Thus, 2.85714285714 can be written as a fraction 20/7.