What is 1.375 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 1.375 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

1.375 as a fraction is:

11/8

This is the simplest form of the fraction

1.375 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 1.375 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 1.375 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 1.375

1

Count the decimal places in 1.375

1.375
There are 3 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10 (1,000)

1.375 × 1,000 = 1375
Moving the decimal point 3 places right
3

Write as a fraction

1375/1,000
Numerator: 1375, Denominator: 1,000
4

Simplify the fraction

1375/1,000 = 11/8
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (125)

Final Result

1.375 = 11/8

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 1.375 often result in fractions with large denominators
DecimalFractionComparison
0.13751.1/8Smaller
1.37511/8Current Value
13.75110/8Larger
137.51100/8Larger
137511000/8Larger

Additional Information

Scientific Notation

1.375 can be written as 11 × 10⁻3 in scientific notation

Percentage

1.375 is equal to 137.500% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 1.375

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 1.375

Multiplication

  • 1.375 × 10 = 13.75
  • 1.375 × 100 = 137.5
  • 1.375 × 1000 = 1375
  • 1.375 × 10000 = 13750
  • 1.375 × 8 = 11

Division

  • 1.375 ÷ 2 = 0.6875
  • 1.375 ÷ 5 = 0.275
  • 1.375 ÷ 10 = 0.1375
  • 1.375 ÷ 1/1.375 = 8

1.375 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

1.375

Scientific Notation

11 × 10⁻3

Percentage

137.500%

Fraction

11/8

Parts Per Million

1375000 PPM

Binary

0.0011 0111 0101

Real-World Applications of 1.375

Where You Might Encounter 1.375

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (1375000 micrometers)
  • • Chemical concentrations
  • • Statistical probability calculations
  • • Error margins in precise measurements

Engineering

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