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Last updated on March 6th, 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, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 1.8333, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.8333 as a fraction will be 55/30, which simplifies to 11/6.
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, 1.8333 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.8333 becomes 1.8333/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10000 (because there are 4 decimal places). 1.8333/1 × 10000/10000 = 18333/10000
Step 3: Here 333 is the GCD of 18333 and 10000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 333. 18333/10000 = 55/30
Step 4: Simplify the fraction by finding the GCD of 55 and 30, which is 5. 55/30 = 11/6
Thus, 1.8333 can be written as a fraction 11/6.