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Last updated on March 24th, 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, 6.4375, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 6.4375 as a fraction will be 103/16.
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 separated into its whole and fractional parts for easy calculation. Here, 6 is the whole number, and 0.4375 is the fractional part.
Step 2: Convert the fractional part to a fraction. To remove the decimal, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 10000 (because there are 4 decimal places). 0.4375/1 × 10000/10000 = 4375/10000
Step 3: Here 625 is the GCD of 4375 and 10000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 625. 4375/10000 = 7/16
Step 4: Combine the whole number and the simplified fractional part. 6 + 7/16 = (96/16) + (7/16) = 103/16
Thus, 6.4375 can be written as a fraction 103/16.