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Last updated on March 8th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of these types, 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. Numbers in decimal form are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 18.375. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 18.375 as a fraction will be 18 3/8.
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, 18.375 is the number. Separate the whole number part and the decimal part. The whole number is 18, and the decimal part is 0.375.
Step 2: Convert the decimal part 0.375 into a fraction. As explained earlier, 0.375 can be written as 375/1000.
Step 3: Simplify the fraction 375/1000 by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 125. 375/1000 = 3/8
Step 4: Combine the whole number part with the simplified fraction. Thus, 18.375 can be expressed as 18 3/8.
Thus, 18.375 can be written as the mixed number fraction 18 3/8.