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How to convert a Decimal to a Fraction?
- Write down the decimal divided by 1, like this: decimal/1
- Multiply both top and bottom by 10 for every number after the decimal point.
- Simplify the fraction
Examples
| Decimal | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Fraction |
| 0.75 | ||||
| 2.35 = 2+0.35 | ||||
| 0.333 | Can’t get any simpler! |
Special Note:
For 0.333… , where 3s repeating forever (3 recurring)
| Decimal | Step 1 | Multiply Both Top & Bottom by 3 | Use 9 Recurring Rule (0.999…=1) | Fraction |
| 0.333… |