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Last updated on March 26th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one such type. 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 are expressed with a decimal point (.), such as 24.4. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 24.4 as a fraction is 122/5.
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, 24.4 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 24.4 becomes 24.4/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 (because there is 1 decimal place). 24.4/1 × 10/10 = 244/10
Step 3: Here, 2 is the GCD of 244 and 10. To make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 2. 244/10 = 122/5 Hence, 24.4 is in the form of the fraction 122/5.
Thus, 24.4 can be written as a fraction 122/5.