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Last updated on March 9th, 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. 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, 3.025, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 3.025 as a fraction will be 3 1/40.
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, 3.025 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 3.025 becomes 3.025/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000 (because there are three decimal places). 3.025/1 × 1000/1000 = 3025/1000
Step 3: Here, 25 is the GCD of 3025 and 1000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 25. 3025/1000 = 121/40
Step 4: The fraction 121/40 is an improper fraction. To convert it to a mixed number, divide 121 by 40. This gives 3 as the whole number and a remainder of 1. Thus, the fraction becomes 3 1/40.
Therefore, 3.025 can be written as a fraction 3 1/40.