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Last updated on March 7th, 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, 1.78125, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.78125 as a fraction will be 57/32.
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, 1.78125 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.78125 becomes 1.78125/1.
Step 2: To remove decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100000 (because there are 5 decimal places). 1.78125/1 × 100000/100000 = 178125/100000
Step 3: Here 3125 is the GCD of 178125 and 100000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 3125. 178125/100000 = 57/32 hence, 1.78125 is in the form of fraction 57/32.
Thus, 1.78125 can be written as a fraction 57/32.