Last updated on May 26th, 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 form are expressed with a decimal point, for example, 5.37. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 5.37 as a fraction is 537/100.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task 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, 5.37 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 5.37 becomes 5.37/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from the fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are only two decimal places). 5.37/1 × 100/100 = 537/100
Step 3: In this case, the fraction is already in its simplest form, as the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 537 and 100 is 1. Therefore, the fraction remains 537/100.
Thus, 5.37 can be written as a fraction 537/100.