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Last updated on March 28th, 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 form are expressed with a decimal point (.), such as 5.45. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 5.45 as a fraction is 109/20.
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, 5.45 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 5.45 becomes 5.45/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are 2 decimal places). 5.45/1 × 100/100 = 545/100
Step 3: Here, 5 is the GCD of 545 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 5. 545/100 = 109/20 Hence, 5.45 is in the fractional form of 109/20.
Thus, 5.45 can be written as a fraction 109/20.