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Last updated on March 6th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. 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. Fractions represent 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, 4.16667. We are going to learn how to convert this decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 4.16667 as a fraction will be 125/30.
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, 4.16667 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 4.16667 becomes 4.16667/1.
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). 4.16667/1 × 100000/100000 = 416667/100000
Step 3: Here, 8333 is the GCD of 416667 and 100000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 8333. 416667/100000 = 125/30 Hence, 4.16667 is in the form fraction of 125/30.
Thus, 4.16667 can be written as a fraction 125/30.