Converting 1.255 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.255 to a fraction
Result
1.255 =
251
200
Mixed number:
1
51
200
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.255 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.255 × 1000 = 1255
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.255 =
1255
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1255 and 1000.
GCD(1255, 1000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1255
1000
=
1255 ÷ 5
1000 ÷ 5
=
251
200
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