272.2 as a fraction

How to convert 272.2 in fraction?

Given number is => 272.2

To convert the 272.2 to fraction simply rewrite the decimal number as a fraction with 1 in the denominator.

272.2 = 272.2/1

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

272.2/1 × 10/10 = 2722/10

Now find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 2722 and 10 and reduce the fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2.

GCF(2722, 10) = 2

2722 ÷ 2 / 10 ÷ 2 = 1361 / 5

Now, simplify to the improper fraction:

= 272 1 / 5

Final conclusion -
272.2 = 272 1 / 5

Hence, the decimal number 272.2 is in fraction form written as 272 1 / 5