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Last updated on March 7th, 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. 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, 1.78, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.78 as a fraction will be 89/50.
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, 1.78 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.78 becomes 1.78/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 100 (because there are only 2 decimal places). 1.78/1 × 100/100 = 178/100
Step 3: Here, 2 is the GCD of 178 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 2. 178/100 = 89/50 hence, 1.78 is in the form of the fraction 89/50.
Thus, 1.78 can be written as a fraction 89/50.