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Last updated on March 27th, 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, 0.600475, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.600475 as a fraction will be 600475/1000000.
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, 0.600475 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.600475 becomes 0.600475/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000000 (because there are 6 decimal places). 0.600475/1 × 1000000/1000000 = 600475/1000000
Step 3: Here, the GCD of 600475 and 1000000 is 25. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 25. 600475/1000000 = 24019/40000 Hence, 0.600475 is in the form fraction of 24019/40000.
Thus, 0.600475 can be written as the fraction 24019/40000.