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Last updated on March 11th, 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, 0.8333, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.8333 as a fraction will be 5/6.
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, 0.8333 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.8333 becomes 0.8333/1.
Step 2: To remove the repeating decimal, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10,000 (because there are four decimal places and the decimal is repeating). 0.8333/1 × 10000/10000 = 8333/10000
Step 3: Here 1667 is the GCD of 8333 and 10000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 1667. 8333/10000 = 5/6 hence, 0.8333 is in the form fraction of 5/6
Thus, 0.8333 can be written as a fraction 5/6.