9.73 as a Fraction

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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. The numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 9.73. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.

What is 9.73 as a Fraction?

$9.73 as a fraction$ Answer

The answer for 9.73 as a fraction will be 973/100.

Explanation

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, 9.73 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 9.73 becomes 9.73/1.

Step 2: To remove the decimal from the fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are 2 decimal places). 9.73/1 × 100/100 = 973/100

Step 3: Here, the fraction 973/100 is already in its simplest form as 973 and 100 have no common factors other than 1.

Thus, 9.73 can be written as a fraction 973/100.

Important Glossaries for 9.73 as a Fraction

Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.
Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.
Simplest Form: A fraction is in its simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.