15.8 as a Fraction

Answer

The answer for 15.8 as a fraction will be 79/5.

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, 15.8 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 15.8 becomes 15.8/1.

Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 (because there is only 1 decimal place). 15.8/1 × 10/10 = 158/10

Step 3: Find the GCD of 158 and 10, which is 2. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 2. 158/10 = 79/5 hence, 15.8 is in the form fraction of 79/5

Thus, 15.8 can be written as a fraction 79/5.

• 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.
   
• Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.