Python Math: Create the fraction instances of decimal numbers

Last update on April 02 2025 12:29:11 (UTC/GMT +8 hours)

45. Fraction from Decimal Conversion

Write a Python program to create fraction instances of decimal numbers.

Sample Solution:

Python Code:

import decimal
import fractions
values = [
    decimal.Decimal('0.2'),
    decimal.Decimal('0.7'),
    decimal.Decimal('2.5'),
    decimal.Decimal('3.0'),
]

for d in values:
    print('{} = {}'.format(d, fractions.Fraction(d)))
	

Sample Output:

0.2 = 1/5                                                                                                     
                                                                                                              
0.7 = 7/10                                                                                                    
                                                                                                              
2.5 = 5/2                                                                                                     
                                                                                                              
3.0 = 3

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For more Practice: Solve these Related Problems:

• Write a Python program to create Fraction instances from Decimal numbers and then print the resulting fractions.
• Write a Python script to convert a list of Decimal numbers to Fraction instances and output the simplified fractions.
• Write a Python function that takes a Decimal, converts it to a Fraction, and then returns the fraction in the lowest terms.
• Write a Python program to compare Fraction instances created from Decimals and floats, and print any differences in their representations.

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