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What is 1.225 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 1.225 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

1.225 as a fraction is:

49/40

This is the simplest form of the fraction

1.225 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 1.225 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 1.225 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 1.225

1

Count the decimal places in 1.225

1.225
There are 3 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10⁵ (1,000)

1.225 × 1,000 = 1225
Moving the decimal point 3 places right
3

Write as a fraction

1225/1,000
Numerator: 1225, Denominator: 1,000
4

Simplify the fraction

1225/1,000 = 49/40
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (25)

Final Result

1.225 = 49/40

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., 3 places = 1,000)
  • Very small decimals like 1.225 often result in fractions with large denominators

Related Decimal to Fraction Conversions

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0.12254.9/40Smaller
1.22549/40Current Value
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Additional Information

Scientific Notation

1.225 can be written as 49 × 10⁻3 in scientific notation

Percentage

1.225 is equal to 122.500% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 1.225

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 1.225

Multiplication

  • 1.225 × 10 = 12.25
  • 1.225 × 100 = 122.50000000000001
  • 1.225 × 1000 = 1225
  • 1.225 × 10000 = 12250
  • 1.225 × 40 = 49

Division

  • 1.225 ÷ 2 = 0.6125
  • 1.225 ÷ 5 = 0.24500000000000002
  • 1.225 ÷ 10 = 0.12250000000000001
  • 1.225 ÷ 1/1.225 = 40

1.225 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

1.225

Scientific Notation

49 × 10⁻3

Percentage

122.500%

Fraction

49/40

Parts Per Million

1225000 PPM

Binary

0.0010 0010 0101

Real-World Applications of 1.225

Where You Might Encounter 1.225

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (1225000 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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