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Last updated on March 6th, 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, 5.66667. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 5.66667 as a fraction will be 1700001/300000.
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, 5.66667 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 5.66667 becomes 5.66667/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100000 (because there are 5 decimal places). 5.66667/1 × 100000/100000 = 566667/100000
Step 3: Here, 1 is the GCD of 566667 and 100000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 1 (which doesn't change them). 566667/100000 = 566667/100000
Step 4: To convert the improper fraction to a mixed number, divide 566667 by 100000. The quotient is 5, and the remainder is 66667. So, 5.66667 as a fraction is 5 66667/100000.
Thus, 5.66667 can be written as a mixed number 5 66667/100000 or an improper fraction 566667/100000.