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Last updated on March 7th, 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. 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, 0.296, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.296 as a fraction will be 37/125.
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, 0.296 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.296 becomes 0.296/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000 (because there are 3 decimal places). 0.296/1 × 1000/1000 = 296/1000
Step 3: Here 8 is the GCD of 296 and 1000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 8. 296/1000 = 37/125 Hence, 0.296 is in the form of the fraction 37/125.
Thus, 0.296 can be written as a fraction 37/125.