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0.23809523809 as a Fraction

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Numbers can be categorized into different types, and fractions are one such type. A fraction is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. Fractions represent 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, 0.23809523809. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.

0.23809523809 as a Fraction for Global Students
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What is 0.23809523809 as a Fraction?

0.23809523809 as a fraction

 

Answer

 

The answer for 0.23809523809 as a fraction is 5/21.

 

Explanation

 

Converting a decimal to a fraction is a straightforward task for students. 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, 0.23809523809 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.23809523809 becomes 0.23809523809/1.

 

Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, identify the repeating cycle. In this case, the repeating part is '238095', which is 6 digits long. Therefore, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 10^6 to shift the decimal point. 0.23809523809/1 × 1000000/1000000 = 238095/1000000

 

Step 3: Now, simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 238095 and 1000000, which is 47619. Then divide the numerator and denominator by the GCD. 238095/1000000 = 5/21

 

Hence, 0.23809523809 can be expressed as the fraction 5/21.

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Important Glossaries for 0.23809523809 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.

 

  • Repeating Decimal: A decimal in which a digit or group of digits repeats infinitely.
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