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Last updated on March 24th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fractions are one such type. They are 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, 70.25. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 70.25 as a fraction will be 281/4.
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, 70.25 is the number with the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 70.25 becomes 70.25/1.
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). 70.25/1 × 100/100 = 7025/100
Step 3: Here 25 is the GCD of 7025 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 25. 7025/100 = 281/4 Hence, 70.25 is in the form fraction of 281/4.
Thus, 70.25 can be written as a fraction 281/4.