Convert Rational Numbers to a Fraction

To convert a rational number to a fraction, you have to write it in the format of $\frac{a}{b}$.
Both a and b are integers and they can be positive and negative but $b≠0$.
For instance; each one of these numbers $\frac{2}{7}, -\frac{5}{11}, \frac{-8}{-4}$, and $\frac{-11}{-18}$ is a rational number.

Convert Rational Numbers to a Fraction – Examples 1

Convert 0.6 to a fraction.
Solution:
Step 1: 0.6 is 6 tenths. Write down 6 as a numerator and 10 as a denominator. $0.6=\frac{6}{10}$
Step 2: Simplify if it is possible. $\frac{6}{10}=\frac{3}{5}$

Convert Rational Numbers to a Fraction – Examples 2

Convert $-0.22$ to a fraction.
Solution:
Step 1: $-0.22$ is $-22$ hundredths. Write down $-22$ as a numerator and 100 as a denominator. $-0.22=-\frac{22}{100}$
Step 2: Simplify if it is possible. $-\frac{22}{100}=–\frac{11}{50}$