How do you write 1.5 as a fraction?

To express the decimal 1.5 as a fraction, follow these steps:

Step 1: Understand the Decimal

The number 1.5 can be broken down into two parts: the whole number 1 and the decimal part 0.5.

Step 2: Convert the Decimal to a Fraction

The decimal 0.5 is equivalent to the fraction 1/2. This is because 0.5 means 5 tenths, which simplifies to 1/2.

Step 3: Combine the Whole Number and the Fraction

Now, you can combine the whole number with the fraction:

• 1 can be written as 2/2 to have a common denominator.
• So, 1.5 becomes 2/2 + 1/2.

Final Result

When you add these together, you get:

1.5 = 2/2 + 1/2 = 3/2.

Thus, the decimal 1.5 can be expressed as the fraction 3/2.