Convert to a Simplified Fraction 1.25

Problem

1.25

Solution

1. Identify the decimal place value. The number 1.25 has two decimal places, which means it can be written as a fraction with a denominator of 100

1.25=125/100

2. Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator. Both 125 and 100 are divisible by 25

GCD(125,100)=25

3. Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD.

(125÷25)/(100÷25)=5/4

Final Answer

1.25=5/4

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