What is 1.6 as a fraction?

To express 1.6 as a fraction, follow these steps:

Write 1.6 as a mixed number. It is the same as 1 + 0.6.

Convert 0.6 to a fraction. To do this, write 0.6 as 6/10 because 0.6 is the same as 6 tenths.

Simplify the fraction 6/10. The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 6 and 10 is 2, so divide both the numerator and the denominator by 2: 6 ÷ 2 = 3 10 ÷ 2 = 5

Thus, 0.6 = 3/5.

Now, the mixed number becomes 1 + 3/5, which is the same as the improper fraction: (1 * 5) + 3 = 5 + 3 = 8

So, 1.6 as an improper fraction is 8/5.

Therefore, 1.6 as a fraction is 8/5.