Last updated on May 26th, 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. A fraction represents both a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2, and numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 2.57142857143, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 2.57142857143 as a fraction is 18/7.
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, 2.57142857143 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 2.57142857143 becomes 2.57142857143/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100000000000 (because there are 11 decimal places). 2.57142857143/1 × 100000000000/100000000000 = 257142857143/100000000000
Step 3: Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). Here, the GCD of 257142857143 and 100000000000 is 142857143. Now, divide both the numerator and denominator by this GCD. 257142857143/100000000000 = 18/7
Thus, 2.57142857143 can be written as the fraction 18/7.