188.2 as a fraction

How to convert 188.2 as a fraction? Here you will see step by step solution to convert 188.2 number to fraction. 188.2 as a fraction written as 188 1/5, please check the explanation that how to convert 188.2 in fraction.

Answer: 188.2 in fraction

= 188 1/5

How to convert 188.2 in fraction?

Given number is => 188.2

To convert the 188.2 to fraction simply rewrite the decimal number as a fraction with 1 in the denominator.

188.2 = 188.2/1

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

188.2/1 × 10/10 = 1882/10

Now find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 1882 and 10 and reduce the fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2.

GCF(1882, 10) = 2

1882 ÷ 2 / 10 ÷ 2 = 941 / 5

Now, simplify to the improper fraction:

= 188 1 / 5

Final conclusion -
188.2 = 188 1 / 5

Hence, the decimal number 188.2 is in fraction form written as 188 1 / 5

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