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Last updated on March 6th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of these types, 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 express the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2. In decimals, numbers are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 5.74. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 5.74 as a fraction will be 287/50.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task that students can do 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, 5.74 is the number as the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 5.74 becomes 5.74/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 100 (because there are 2 decimal places). 5.74/1 × 100/100 = 574/100
Step 3: Here, 2 is the GCD of 574 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 2. 574/100 = 287/50 Hence, 5.74 is in the form of a fraction of 287/50.
Thus, 5.74 can be written as a fraction 287/50.