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Last updated on March 7th, 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. Fractions represent both whole and fractional parts. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2; the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 0.4285. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.4285 as a fraction will be 857/2000.
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, 0.4285 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.4285 becomes 0.4285/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10,000 (because there are 4 decimal places). 0.4285/1 × 10000/10000 = 4285/10000
Step 3: Here, 5 is the GCD of 4285 and 10000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 5. 4285/10000 = 857/2000 Hence, 0.4285 is in the form of a fraction of 857/2000.
Thus, 0.4285 can be written as a fraction 857/2000.