Converting Decimal to Fraction

The fractional representation of 2.56 is ( \frac{64}{25} ).

2.56 can be converted into a mixed number as ( 2 \frac{64}{100} ) or simplified to ( 2 \frac{16}{25} ).

As an improper fraction, 2.56 is expressed as ( \frac{64}{25} ).

<p>To convert a decimal to a fraction, divide the decimal by 1 and multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 raised to the number of decimal places.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The decimal equivalent of ( \frac{64}{25} ) is 2.56.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Converting a decimal representation into a fractional representation. For example, the decimal 0.5 is equivalent to the fraction 1/2.

The denominator of a fraction represents the total number of equal parts into which something is divided.

The numerator of a fraction represents the number of parts we are considering out of the total.

A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction. For example, 2 1/2 is a mixed number.

Expressing a fraction in its simplest form by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor. For example, 6/8 can be simplified to 3/4.