Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A 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, 17.3, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 17.3 as a fraction will be 173/10.
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 a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 17.3 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 17.3 becomes 17.3/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 (because there is only 1 decimal place). 17.3/1 × 10/10 = 173/10
Step 3: The fraction 173/10 is already in its simplest form as the greatest common divisor of 173 and 10 is 1.
Thus, 17.3 can be written as a fraction 173/10.