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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, 3.33333. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 3.33333 as a fraction will be 10/3.
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, 3.33333 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 3.33333 becomes 3.33333/1.
Step 2: To remove the repeating decimal from a fraction, recognize that 3.33333 is a repeating decimal. Set x = 3.33333. Multiply both sides by 10 to shift the decimal point: 10x = 33.33333.
Step 3: Subtract the original equation (x = 3.33333) from this new equation (10x = 33.33333), which gives 9x = 30.
Step 4: Solve for x by dividing both sides by 9: x = 30/9. Simplify this fraction by dividing by the GCD of 30 and 9, which is 3. Therefore, 30/9 = 10/3. Hence, 3.33333 is in the form fraction of 10/3.
Thus, 3.33333 can be written as a fraction 10/3.