Converting 1.22 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.22 to a fraction
Result
1.22 =
61
50
Mixed number:
1
11
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.22 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.22 × 100 = 122
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.22 =
122
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 122 and 100.
GCD(122, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
122
100
=
122 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
61
50
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