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Last updated on March 11th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. 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, 10.33333, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 10.33333 as a fraction will be 31/3.
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, 10.33333 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 10.33333 becomes 10.33333/1.
Step 2: To convert the repeating decimal to a fraction, we need to express it as a mixed number. Here, 10 is the whole number, and 0.33333 is the repeating decimal part.
Step 3: 0.33333 is approximately equivalent to 1/3. Thus, 10.33333 can be expressed as 10 + 1/3.
Step 4: To express 10 + 1/3 as a single fraction, convert 10 into a fraction with the same denominator as 1/3, which is 3. So, 10 becomes 30/3.
Step 5: Add the fractions: 30/3 + 1/3 = 31/3.
Thus, 10.33333 can be written as a fraction 31/3.