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Last updated on March 9th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fraction is one of its kind. 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, 0.833333333333333. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.833333333333333 as a fraction will be 5/6.
Converting a repeating 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: Let x = 0.833333333333333...
Step 2: Multiply both sides by 10 to shift the decimal point: 10x = 8.333333333333333...
Step 3: Subtract the original equation (x = 0.833333333333333...) from this new equation: 10x - x = 8.333333333333333... - 0.833333333333333... 9x = 7.5
Step 4: Solve for x by dividing both sides by 9: x = 7.5/9
Step 5: Simplify the fraction: 7.5/9 = 75/90 = 5/6
Thus, 0.833333333333333 can be written as a fraction 5/6.