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Last updated on March 10th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of these types. 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; numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 1.714. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.714 as a fraction is 857/500.
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, 1.714 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.714 becomes 1.714/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000 (because there are 3 decimal places). 1.714/1 × 1000/1000 = 1714/1000
Step 3: Here 2 is the GCD of 1714 and 1000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 2. 1714/1000 = 857/500 hence, 1.714 is in the form fraction of 857/500
Thus, 1.714 can be written as a fraction 857/500.