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What is 1.2 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 1.2 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

1.2 as a fraction is:

6/5

This is the simplest form of the fraction

1.2 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 1.2 to a Fraction

General Method: Converting Decimals to Fractions

Follow these steps to convert any decimal to a fraction

Step 1: Count Decimal Places

Count the number of digits after the decimal point

Example: 0.25 has 2 decimal places

Step 2: Multiply by Power of 10

Multiply by 10 raised to the number of decimal places

0.25 × 100 = 25

Step 3: Create Fraction

Use the result as numerator over the multiplier as denominator

25/100

Step 4: Simplify

Reduce the fraction if possible by dividing both numbers by their GCD

25/100 = 1/4

Converting 1.2 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 1.2

1

Count the decimal places in 1.2

1.2
There is 1 digit after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10 (10)

1.2 × 10 = 12
Moving the decimal point 1 place right
3

Write as a fraction

12/10
Numerator: 12, Denominator: 10
4

Simplify the fraction

12/10 = 6/5
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (2)

Final Result

1.2 = 6/5

Tips and Notes

  • The denominator will always be a power of 10 for terminating decimals
  • Each decimal place corresponds to multiplying by 10 (e.g., 1 places = 10)
  • Very small decimals like 1.2 often result in fractions with large denominators

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Additional Information

Scientific Notation

1.2 can be written as 6 × 10⁻1 in scientific notation

Percentage

1.2 is equal to 120.000% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 1.2

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 1.2

Multiplication

  • 1.2 × 10 = 12
  • 1.2 × 100 = 120
  • 1.2 × 1000 = 1200
  • 1.2 × 10000 = 12000
  • 1.2 × 5 = 6

Division

  • 1.2 ÷ 2 = 0.6
  • 1.2 ÷ 5 = 0.24
  • 1.2 ÷ 10 = 0.12
  • 1.2 ÷ 1/1.2 = 5

1.2 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

1.2

Scientific Notation

6 × 10⁻1

Percentage

120.000%

Fraction

6/5

Parts Per Million

1200000 PPM

Binary

0.0010

Real-World Applications of 1.2

Where You Might Encounter 1.2

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (1200000 micrometers)
  • • Chemical concentrations
  • • Statistical probability calculations
  • • Error margins in precise measurements

Engineering

  • • Manufacturing tolerances
  • • Electronic component specifications
  • • Quality control measurements
  • • Precision engineering

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