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Last updated on March 24th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fraction is one of its kind. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. 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 (.), for example, 0.08333333333. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.08333333333 as a fraction will be 1/12.
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, convert the repeating decimal to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 0.08333333333 is a repeating decimal. Let's denote it as x: x = 0.08333333333...
Step 2: Multiply x by 100 to shift the decimal point two places to the right, giving: 100x = 8.333333333...
Step 3: Subtract x from 100x to eliminate the repeating part: 100x - x = 8.333333333... - 0.08333333333... 99x = 8.25
Step 4: Solve for x by dividing both sides by 99: x = 8.25 / 99
Step 5: Simplify the fraction. Convert 8.25 into a fraction: 8.25 = 33/4
Step 6: Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 33: (33/4) / 99 = 1/12
Thus, 0.08333333333 can be written as a fraction 1/12.