Convert to a Simplified Fraction 1.2

Problem

1.2

Solution

1. Identify the decimal value as a sum of its integer and fractional parts.

1.2=1+0.2

2. Convert the decimal part to a fraction by placing the digit over its corresponding power of ten.

1.2=12/10

3. Simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor of the numerator and the denominator, which is 2

(12÷2)/(10÷2)=6/5

Final Answer

1.2=6/5

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