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Last updated on March 9th, 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. 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, 1.07142857143. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.07142857143 as a fraction will be 15/14.
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, 1.07142857143 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.07142857143 becomes 1.07142857143/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10^11 (because there are 11 decimal places). 1.07142857143/1 × 100000000000/100000000000 = 107142857143/100000000000
Step 3: Here, 7142857143 is the GCD of 107142857143 and 100000000000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 7142857143. 107142857143/100000000000 = 15/14 Hence, 1.07142857143 is in the form of a fraction of 15/14.
Thus, 1.07142857143 can be written as a fraction 15/14.