Last updated on May 26th, 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, 7.15, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 7.15 as a fraction will be 143/20.
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, 7.15 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 7.15 becomes 7.15/1.
Step 2: To remove decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are 2 decimal places). 7.15/1 × 100/100 = 715/100
Step 3: Here 5 is the GCD of 715 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 5. 715/100 = 143/20 Hence, 7.15 is in the form fraction of 143/20.
Thus, 7.15 can be written as a fraction 143/20.