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Last updated on March 7th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fraction is one of its kind. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. Fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 1.222, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.222 as a fraction will be 611/500.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task for students that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.
Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to fraction for easy calculation. Here, 1.222 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.222 becomes 1.222/1.
Step 2: To remove decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000 (because there are 3 decimal places). 1.222/1 × 1000/1000 = 1222/1000
Step 3: Here 2 is the GCD of 1222 and 1000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 2. 1222/1000 = 611/500 Hence, 1.222 is in the form of fraction 611/500.
Thus, 1.222 can be written as a fraction 611/500.