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Khan Academy: How can you convert a decimal into a fraction?

You can convert a decimal number to a fraction by putting the decimal number above its place value. In 0.6, six are in the tenths of a place. We therefore place 6 over 10, to create an equivalent fraction . You can simplify the fraction if necessary. Sal Khan created this.



This is how to convert a decimal into a fraction.

Convert Decimals into Fractions

  1. Step 1: Divide the decimal by 1, as follows: decimal 1.
  2. Step 2: Multiply top and bottom by 10, for each number after the decimal mark. For example, if two numbers are after the decimal point then you should use 100. If there are three, then 1000.
  3. Step 3: Reduce or simplify the fraction

Also, know what 0.75 is as a fraction? Examples of Values

Percent Decimal Fraction
75% 0.75 3/4
80% 0.8 4/5
90% 0.9 9/10
99% 0.99 99/100

How do you convert a mixed fraction into a decimal?

These are the steps to convert a mixed number into a decimal.

  1. Convert fraction to decimal: Divide numerator by denominator.
  2. This decimal number is added to the whole number portion of the mixed number.

What is the fraction 0.5?

The fraction 1/2 is equal to the decimal 0.5. This answer is found by looking at the decimal's place value. 0.5 can be read as "five tenths" and