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Last updated on March 12th, 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. 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, 6.33333, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 6.33333 as a fraction will be 19/3.
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 separated into its whole and fractional parts. Here, 6 is the whole number and 0.33333 is the fractional part.
Step 2: Recognize that 0.33333 is a repeating decimal (0.3 repeating). This can be represented as 1/3 in fractional form.
Step 3: Combine the whole number and the fractional part. The whole number 6 can be written as 6/1.
Step 4: To combine 6/1 and 1/3, convert 6 into a fraction with a denominator of 3 to match 1/3: 6 = 18/3
Step 5: Add the fractions: 18/3 + 1/3 = 19/3
Thus, 6.33333 can be written as a fraction 19/3.