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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, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 17.625, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 17.625 as a fraction will be 141/8.
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, 17.625 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 17.625 becomes 17.625/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000 (because there are three decimal places). 17.625/1 × 1000/1000 = 17625/1000
Step 3: Here 125 is the GCD of 17625 and 1000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 125. 17625/1000 = 141/8 Hence, 17.625 is in the form fraction of 141/8.
Thus, 17.625 can be written as a fraction 141/8.