2.73 as a Fraction

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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 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, 2.73. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.

What is 2.73 as a Fraction?

$2.73 as a fraction$ Answer

The answer for 2.73 as a fraction will be 273/100.

Explanation

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, 2.73 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 2.73 becomes 2.73/1.

Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are 2 decimal places). 2.73/1 × 100/100 = 273/100

Step 3: Since 273 and 100 have no common factors other than 1, 273/100 is already in its simplest form.

Thus, 2.73 can be written as a fraction 273/100.

Important Glossaries for 2.73 as a Fraction

Fraction: A numerical representation of a part of a whole, expressed as a ratio of two integers.
Decimal: A number that includes a fractional part separated by a decimal point. Numerator: The top part of a fraction, representing the number of parts considered.
Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, indicating the total number of equal parts in a whole.
Simplifying a Fraction: The process of reducing a fraction to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator are as small as possible.