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Last updated on March 7th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fraction is one of its kind. 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, 3.55555555556. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 3.55555555556 as a fraction will be 64/18.
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, 3.55555555556 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 3.55555555556 becomes 3.55555555556/1.
Step 2: To remove the repeating decimal from the fraction, recognize that 3.55555555556 is equivalent to 3 + 0.55555555556. The repeating part is 0.555... which is 5/9. Therefore, 3.555... is 3 + 5/9.
Step 3: Convert 3 + 5/9 into a single fraction. Since 3 = 27/9, the sum becomes 27/9 + 5/9 = 32/9. Step 4: Simplify if necessary. In this case, 32/9 is already in its simplest form.
Thus, 3.55555555556 can be written as a fraction 32/9.