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Last updated on March 6th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one such type. 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 form are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 3.9375. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 3.9375 as a fraction will be 63/16.
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, 3.9375 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 3.9375 becomes 3.9375/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10000 (because there are four decimal places). 3.9375/1 × 10000/10000 = 39375/10000
Step 3: Here, 625 is the GCD of 39375 and 10000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 625. 39375/10000 = 63/16 Hence, 3.9375 is in the form of the fraction 63/16.
Thus, 3.9375 can be written as a fraction 63/16.