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Last updated on March 7th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of these types. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents both a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2. Numbers in decimal form are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 1.39. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.39 as a fraction will be 139/100.
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, 1.39 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.39 becomes 1.39/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are two decimal places). 1.39/1 × 100/100 = 139/100
Step 3: The fraction 139/100 is already in its simplest form as the GCD of 139 and 100 is 1. Thus, 1.39 can be written as a fraction 139/100.