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Last updated on March 5th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of its kinds. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2; numbers in decimal form are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 10.1875. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 10.1875 as a fraction will be 325/32.
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, 10.1875 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 10.1875 becomes 10.1875/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 10000 (because there are 4 decimal places). 10.1875/1 × 10000/10000 = 101875/10000
Step 3: The GCD of 101875 and 10000 is 3125. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and the denominator by 3125. 101875/10000 = 325/32 Hence, 10.1875 is in the form of the fraction 325/32.
Thus, 10.1875 can be written as a fraction 325/32.