3.8 as a Fraction

Answer

The answer for 3.8 as a fraction is 19/5.

Explanation

Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task that can be done easily by following these steps:

Step 1: Firstly, represent the decimal number as a fraction by placing it over 1. Here, 3.8 becomes 3.8/1.

Step 2: To eliminate the decimal, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 (since there is only one decimal place). 3.8/1 × 10/10 = 38/10

Step 3: Simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38 and 10, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2. 38/10 = 19/5

Thus, 3.8 can be expressed as a fraction 19/5.

• 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
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• Simplification: The process of reducing a fraction to its simplest form by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.