1.2 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.2 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
1.2
6
5

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    1.2 has 1 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    1.2 × 101 = 12
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    12
    10
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12 and 10

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    12 2 = 6

    Denominator:

    10 2 = 5
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 1.2 as a fraction is:

    6
    5
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:1.2
Fraction Form:6/5
Decimal Places:1
Whole Number Part:1
Decimal Part:0.2
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:120.00%
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Real-World Examples of 1.2
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 1.2 represents 1 whole units plus 0.19999999999999996 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 1.2 meters equals 1 meter and 19.999999999999996 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 1.2 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 6/5 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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