1.2 as a Fraction
1.2 = 6/5
1.2 as a fraction in simplest form is 6/5, or 1 1/5 as a mixed number.
Step by step
- 1.2 has 1 decimal place, so write it over 10: 12/10.
- Find the greatest common divisor of 12 and 10: 2.
- Divide the top and bottom by 2: 12 ÷ 2 = 6, 10 ÷ 2 = 5.
- So 1.2 = 6/5.
Details
- Fraction
- 6/5
- Mixed number
- 1 1/5
- Percent
- 120%
- Nearest 1/16 (tape measure)
- 1 3/16
- Reciprocal
- 5/6 ≈ 0.8333
How it works
To turn a decimal into a fraction, count the digits after the decimal point, write the digits over 10, 100, 1,000 and so on, then simplify by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor. A decimal that ends (terminates) always converts to an exact fraction; a decimal that repeats forever, such as 0.333…, equals a fraction like 1/3.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1.2 as a fraction?
1.2 is 6/5 in simplest form.
How do you convert 1.2 to a fraction?
Write 1.2 as 12/10, then divide the top and bottom by 2 to get 6/5.
What is 1.2 as a percentage?
1.2 × 100 = 120%.
What is 1.2 as a mixed number?
1 1/5.