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Last updated on March 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, 0.01785714285, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.01785714285 as a fraction will be 1/56.
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, 0.01785714285 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.01785714285 becomes 0.01785714285/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100000000 (because there are 11 decimal places). 0.01785714285/1 × 100000000/100000000 = 1785714285/100000000000
Step 3: Here 1785714285 and 100000000000 are divisible by 1785714285. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 1785714285. 1785714285/100000000000 = 1/56
Thus, 0.01785714285 can be written as a fraction 1/56.