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Last updated on March 12th, 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. A 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, 1.73. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.73 as a fraction will be 173/100.
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, 1.73 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.73 becomes 1.73/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are 2 decimal places). 1.73/1 × 100/100 = 173/100
Step 3: Since 173 and 100 have no common factors other than 1, the fraction is already in its simplest form. Hence, 1.73 can be written as a fraction 173/100.