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Last updated on March 6th, 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, 1.325, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.325 as a fraction will be 1,325/1,000, which simplifies to 53/40.
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, 1.325 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.325 becomes 1.325/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1,000 (because there are 3 decimal places). 1.325/1 × 1,000/1,000 = 1,325/1,000
Step 3: Here, 25 is the GCD of 1,325 and 1,000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 25. 1,325/1,000 = 53/40 Hence, 1.325 is in the form of a fraction as 53/40.
Thus, 1.325 can be written as a fraction 53/40.