How do you change 1.25 into a fraction?

To convert the decimal 1.25 into a fraction, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Separate the Whole Number

The number 1.25 has a whole number part (1) and a decimal part (0.25). Start by writing the whole number as a fraction:

• 1 can be written as 1/1.

Step 2: Convert the Decimal to a Fraction

Next, convert the decimal part (0.25) into a fraction:

• 0.25 is equivalent to 25/100.

Step 3: Simplify the Fraction

Now, simplify 25/100:

• Both the numerator and denominator can be divided by 25, giving you 1/4.

Step 4: Combine the Fractions

Now, add the whole number fraction and the simplified decimal fraction:

• 1 + 1/4 = 1/1 + 1/4.

Step 5: Find a Common Denominator

To add these fractions, convert 1/1 to have a common denominator of 4:

• 1/1 becomes 4/4.

Final Step: Add the Fractions

Now, add the two fractions:

• 4/4 + 1/4 = 5/4.

Thus, the decimal 1.25 can be expressed as the fraction 5/4.