14.2 as a fraction

How to convert 14.2 as a fraction? Here you will see step by step solution to convert 14.2 number to fraction. 14.2 as a fraction written as 14 1/5, please check the explanation that how to convert 14.2 in fraction.

Answer: 14.2 in fraction

= 14 1/5

How to convert 14.2 in fraction?

Given number is => 14.2

To convert the 14.2 to fraction simply rewrite the decimal number as a fraction with 1 in the denominator.

14.2 = 14.2/1

We have 1 digits after the decimal point, multiply both top and bottom by 10

14.2/1 × 10/10 = 142/10

Now find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 142 and 10 and reduce the fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2.

GCF(142, 10) = 2

142 ÷ 2 / 10 ÷ 2 = 71 / 5

Now, simplify to the improper fraction:

= 14 1 / 5

Final conclusion -
14.2 = 14 1 / 5

Hence, the decimal number 14.2 is in fraction form written as 14 1 / 5

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