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Last updated on March 11th, 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, 1.333, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.333 as a fraction is 4/3.
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, 1.333 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.333 becomes 1.333/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000 (because there are three decimal places). 1.333/1 × 1000/1000 = 1333/1000
Step 3: Since 1.333 is a repeating decimal, we recognize that it is equivalent to 4/3. Therefore, simplify 1333/1000 to 4/3 by considering it as 1 + 1/3.
Thus, 1.333 can be written as a fraction 4/3.