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Last updated on March 6th, 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, 2.333, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 2.333 as a fraction will be 7/3.
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, 2.333 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 2.333 becomes 2.333/1.
Step 2: To remove decimals from a fraction, consider the repeating decimal. Here, 2.333 is equivalent to 2 + 0.333, where 0.333 is a repeating decimal (0.333...).
Step 3: Convert the repeating decimal 0.333... to a fraction. Let x = 0.333..., then 10x = 3.333... Subtracting, we get 9x = 3, thus x = 1/3.
Step 4: Substitute back into the original number: 2 + 1/3 = 7/3.
Thus, 2.333 can be written as a fraction 7/3.