2.08 as a Fraction

Answer

The answer for 2.08 as a fraction will be 52/25.

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 fraction for easy calculation. Here, 2.08 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 2.08 becomes 2.08/1.

Step 2: To remove decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are only 2 decimal places). 2.08/1 × 100/100 = 208/100

Step 3: Here, 4 is the GCD of 208 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 4. 208/100 = 52/25 hence, 2.08 is in the form fraction of 52/25

Thus, 2.08 can be written as a fraction 52/25.

• 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.
   
• GCD (Greatest Common Divisor): The largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator without leaving a remainder.