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Last updated on March 11th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one such type, always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents both whole and fractional parts. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2. Numbers in decimal form are expressed with a decimal point (.), such as 20.33333. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 20.33333 as a fraction will be 610/30.
Converting a decimal to a fraction can be done easily by following these steps.
Step 1: Start by expressing the decimal number as a fraction. Here, 20.33333 is the numerator, and the base number 1 is the denominator. Thus, 20.33333 becomes 20.33333/1.
Step 2: To eliminate the repeating decimal, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100000 (to account for the repeating decimal places). 20.33333/1 × 100000/100000 = 2033333/100000
Step 3: Simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2033333 and 100000. Here, the GCD is 33333. Divide both numerator and denominator by this GCD. 2033333/100000 = 610/30
Thus, 20.33333 can be written as the fraction 610/30.