1.18 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.18 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
1.18
59
50

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    1.18 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    1.18 × 102 = 118
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    118
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 118 and 100

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    118 2 = 59

    Denominator:

    100 2 = 50
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 1.18 as a fraction is:

    59
    50
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:1.18
Fraction Form:59/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:1
Decimal Part:0.18
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:118.00%
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Real-World Examples of 1.18
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 1.18 represents 1 whole units plus 0.17999999999999994 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 1.18 meters equals 1 meter and 17.999999999999993 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 1.18 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 59/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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