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Last updated on March 5th, 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, 50.375, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 50.375 as a fraction will be 50 3/8.
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, separate the whole number and the decimal part. Here, 50 is the whole number, and 0.375 is the decimal part. We first convert 0.375 to a fraction as shown in the next steps.
Step 2: Convert 0.375 to a fraction. Start by writing it as 0.375/1.
Step 3: To remove the decimal, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000 (because there are 3 decimal places). 0.375/1 × 1000/1000 = 375/1000
Step 4: Here 125 is the GCD of 375 and 1000. Now, to simplify the fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by 125. 375/1000 = 3/8
Step 5: Combine the whole number with the fractional part to get 50 3/8. Thus, 50.375 can be written as a fraction 50 3/8.