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Last updated on March 5th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of its kinds and is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. Fractions represent 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, 10.08, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 10.08 as a fraction will be 252/25.
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, 10.08 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 10.08 becomes 10.08/1.
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). 10.08/1 × 100/100 = 1008/100
Step 3: Here 4 is the GCD of 1008 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 4. 1008/100 = 252/25 Hence, 10.08 is in the form fraction of 252/25.
Thus, 10.08 can be written as a fraction 252/25.