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Last updated on March 11th, 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, 9.9, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 9.9 as a fraction will be 99/10.
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 fraction for easy calculation. Here, 9.9 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 9.9 becomes 9.9/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 (because there is only 1 decimal place). 9.9/1 × 10/10 = 99/10
Step 3: Since 99 and 10 have no common divisors other than 1, the fraction is already in its simplest form. Hence, 9.9 is in the form fraction of 99/10
Thus, 9.9 can be written as a fraction 99/10.