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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. Numbers in decimal form are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 8.375. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 8.375 as a fraction is 67/8.
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, 8.375 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 8.375 becomes 8.375/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000 (because there are 3 decimal places). 8.375/1 × 1000/1000 = 8375/1000
Step 3: Here, 125 is the GCD of 8375 and 1000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 125. 8375/1000 = 67/8
Thus, 8.375 can be written as a fraction 67/8.