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Last updated on March 5th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one such type. 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, 10.66667. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 10.66667 as a fraction will be 32/3.
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 converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 10.66667 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 10.66667 becomes 10.66667/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100000 (because there are 5 decimal places). 10.66667/1 × 100000/100000 = 1066667/100000
Step 3: Here, 33333 is the GCD of 1066667 and 100000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 33333. 1066667/100000 = 32/3 hence, 10.66667 is in the form of the fraction 32/3.
Thus, 10.66667 can be written as a fraction 32/3.