How to Convert a Decimal to a Fraction
Converting a decimal into a fraction is easier than it looks. Just follow these simple steps:
- Write the decimal over 1.
Example: - Multiply top and bottom by 100 so the numerator is no longer a decimal.
Example: - Simplify the fraction by dividing numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.
Example:
So as a fraction is . ✅
This method works for any decimal, whether it's a short one like (which becomes ) or a longer one like (which becomes ).
