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, 5.54, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 5.54 as a fraction will be 283/50.
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 fraction for easy calculation. Here, 5.54 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 5.54 becomes 5.54/1.
Step 2: To remove decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are only 2 decimal places). 5.54/1 × 100/100 = 554/100
Step 3: Here 2 is the GCD of 554 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 2. 554/100 = 283/50 hence, 5.54 is in the form fraction of 283/50
Thus, 5.54 can be written as a fraction 283/50.
Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.
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