0.72222 as a Fraction

Answer

The answer for 0.72222 as a fraction will be 65/90.

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 fraction for easy calculation. Here, 0.72222 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.72222 becomes 0.72222/1.

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). 0.72222/1 × 100000/100000 = 72222/100000

Step 3: Here 1111 is the GCD of 72222 and 100000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 1111. 72222/100000 = 65/90 hence, 0.72222 is in the form fraction of 65/90

Thus, 0.72222 can be written as a fraction 65/90.

• Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.

• Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

• Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.

• Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.

• Repeating Decimal: A decimal in which a digit or group of digits repeats infinitely.