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Last updated on March 5th, 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, 0.21875. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.21875 as a fraction will be 7/32.
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, 0.21875 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.21875 becomes 0.21875/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100000 (because there are 5 decimal places). 0.21875/1 × 100000/100000 = 21875/100000
Step 3: Here 3125 is the GCD of 21875 and 100000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 3125. 21875/100000 = 7/32
Hence, 0.21875 is in the form of the fraction 7/32. Thus, 0.21875 can be written as a fraction 7/32.