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What is 1.24 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 1.24 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

1.24 as a fraction is:

31/25

This is the simplest form of the fraction

1.24 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 1.24 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 1.24 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 1.24

1

Count the decimal places in 1.24

1.24
There are 2 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10⁵ (100)

1.24 × 100 = 124
Moving the decimal point 2 places right
3

Write as a fraction

124/100
Numerator: 124, Denominator: 100
4

Simplify the fraction

124/100 = 31/25
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (4)

Final Result

1.24 = 31/25

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., 2 places = 100)
  • Very small decimals like 1.24 often result in fractions with large denominators

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Additional Information

Scientific Notation

1.24 can be written as 31 × 10⁻2 in scientific notation

Percentage

1.24 is equal to 124.000% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 1.24

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 1.24

Multiplication

  • 1.24 × 10 = 12.4
  • 1.24 × 100 = 124
  • 1.24 × 1000 = 1240
  • 1.24 × 10000 = 12400
  • 1.24 × 25 = 31

Division

  • 1.24 ÷ 2 = 0.62
  • 1.24 ÷ 5 = 0.248
  • 1.24 ÷ 10 = 0.124
  • 1.24 ÷ 1/1.24 = 25

1.24 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

1.24

Scientific Notation

31 × 10⁻2

Percentage

124.000%

Fraction

31/25

Parts Per Million

1240000 PPM

Binary

0.0010 0100

Real-World Applications of 1.24

Where You Might Encounter 1.24

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (1240000 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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