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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. A 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, 2.64. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 2.64 as a fraction will be 33/50.
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, 2.64 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 2.64 becomes 2.64/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are only 2 decimal places). 2.64/1 × 100/100 = 264/100
Step 3: Here, 2 is the GCD of 264 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 2. 264/100 = 132/50
Step 4: Simplify further by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2 again. 132/50 = 66/25
Thus, 2.64 can be written as the fraction 66/25.