11.88 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 11.88 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
11.88
297
25

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    11.88 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    11.88 × 102 = 1188
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    1188
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1188 and 100

    GCD = 4

    Numerator:

    1188 4 = 297

    Denominator:

    100 4 = 25
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 11.88 as a fraction is:

    297
    25
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:11.88
Fraction Form:297/25
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:11
Decimal Part:0.88
Simplified By:GCD of 4
Percentage:1188.00%
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Real-World Examples of 11.88
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 11.88 represents 11 whole units plus 0.8800000000000008 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 11.88 meters equals 11 meters and 88.00000000000009 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 11.88 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 297/25 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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