2.4 as a Fraction
2.4 = 12/5
2.4 as a fraction in simplest form is 12/5, or 2 2/5 as a mixed number.
Step by step
- 2.4 has 1 decimal place, so write it over 10: 24/10.
- Find the greatest common divisor of 24 and 10: 2.
- Divide the top and bottom by 2: 24 ÷ 2 = 12, 10 ÷ 2 = 5.
- So 2.4 = 12/5.
Details
- Fraction
- 12/5
- Mixed number
- 2 2/5
- Percent
- 240%
- Nearest 1/16 (tape measure)
- 2 3/8
- Reciprocal
- 5/12 ≈ 0.4167
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 2.4 as a fraction?
2.4 is 12/5 in simplest form.
How do you convert 2.4 to a fraction?
Write 2.4 as 24/10, then divide the top and bottom by 2 to get 12/5.
What is 2.4 as a percentage?
2.4 × 100 = 240%.
What is 2.4 as a mixed number?
2 2/5.