Last updated on May 26th, 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, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 14.3, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 14.3 as a fraction will be 143/10.
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 fraction for easy calculation. Here, 14.3 is the number with 1 decimal place. Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 to remove the decimal. Then, 14.3 becomes 143/10.
Step 2: Since there are no common factors greater than 1 for 143 and 10, the fraction cannot be simplified further.
Thus, 14.3 can be written as a fraction 143/10.