110.5 as a Fraction

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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, 110.5, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.

What is 110.5 as a Fraction?

$110.5 as a fraction$

Answer

The answer for 110.5 as a fraction will be 221/2.

Explanation

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, 110.5 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 110.5 becomes 110.5/1.

Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 (because there is only 1 decimal place). 110.5/1 × 10/10 = 1105/10

Step 3: The GCD of 1105 and 10 is 5. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 5. 1105/10 = 221/2

Thus, 110.5 can be written as a fraction 221/2.

Important Glossaries for 110.5 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 whole number and a fraction combined into one "mixed" number.