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Last updated on March 8th, 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, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 1.87500, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.87500 as a fraction will be 15/8.
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, 1.87500 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.87500 becomes 1.87500/1.
Step 2: To remove decimals from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100000 (because there are five decimal places). 1.87500/1 × 100000/100000 = 187500/100000
Step 3: Here 12500 is the GCD of 187500 and 100000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 12500. 187500/100000 = 15/8 hence, 1.87500 is in the form of the fraction 15/8
Thus, 1.87500 can be written as a fraction 15/8.