Math Problem Statement
Write 1.2 as a fraction in simplest form.
Solution
To convert 1.2 into a fraction in simplest form:
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Express 1.2 as a fraction:
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Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 2:
So, as a fraction in simplest form is .
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Tip: To convert a decimal to a fraction, count the number of decimal places, use that as a power of 10 in the denominator, and simplify.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Fractions
Decimals
Simplification
Formulas
Fraction simplification: GCD of numerator and denominator
Decimal to fraction conversion: Decimal value = Numerator / 10^n
Theorems
Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8