Convert 1.25 to a Fraction Calculator
Result:
1 1/4
Steps:
- Separate whole number: 1 and 0.25
- Convert decimal to fraction: 25/100
- Simplify fraction: 1/4
- Combine: 1 1/4
Understanding Decimal to Fraction Conversion
Converting decimals to fractions is a fundamental mathematical skill. Here's why 1.25 equals 1 1/4:
Method:
- Identify the whole number (1)
- Focus on the decimal (0.25)
- Multiply by 100 to get 25/100
- Simplify to 1/4
- Combine with whole number: 1 1/4
Common Uses:
- Cooking measurements
- Construction and woodworking
- Financial calculations
- Engineering applications