Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fractions are one such type. They are always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents both a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2. In decimals, numbers are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 1.265. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.265 as a fraction will be 253/200.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task 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 a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 1.265 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.265 becomes 1.265/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000 (because there are 3 decimal places). 1.265/1 × 1000/1000 = 1265/1000
Step 3: Here 5 is the GCD of 1265 and 1000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 5. 1265/1000 = 253/200 Hence, 1.265 is in the fractional form of 253/200.
Thus, 1.265 can be written as a fraction 253/200.