What is 1 and 2/10 as a Decimal?

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What is 1 2/10 as a decimal?

Answer

Fraction 1 2/10 as a decimal is
1.2

Exact, terminating: 2/10 = 1/5 · denominator 5 has only 2s and 5s · 1 decimal place

1 2/10: whole part, then 2 ÷ 10

Whole part 1 stays in front; divide the fraction part:

remainder×10= digit × 10 + new remainderdigit
2202 × 10 + 02

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.2 ends.

1 + 0.2 = 1.2

See Also

Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

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1 2/71.285714
1 2/81.25
1 2/91.2
1 2/101.2
1 2/111.18
1 2/121.16
1 2/131.153846
1 2/141.142857
1 2/151.13
1 2/161.125
1 2/171.1176470588235294
1 2/191.105263157894736842
1 2/201.1

FAQ

What is 1 2/10 as a decimal?

Fraction 1 2/10 as a decimal is 1.2

How do you convert 1 2/10 to a decimal?

To convert 1 2/10 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 2 ÷ 10 = 0.2, then add the whole part: 1 + 0.2 = 1.2.

Why is 1 2/10 a terminating decimal?

In lowest terms its denominator 5 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends after 1 decimal place: 1 2/10 = 1.2.

What is 1 2/10 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 1 2/10 = 120%.