1.075 as a Fraction

Writing 1.075 as a fraction requires us to multiply 1.075/1 by 1000/1000 which will result in 1075/1000. Reducing further we get the answer: 43/40. Because this is an improper fraction it can also be written it as a mixed number 1 3/40.

Writing 1.075 as a fraction requires us to multiply 1.075/1 by 1000/1000 which will result in 1075/1000. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 43/40.

What Is 1.075 as a Fraction?

1.075 as a fraction in lowest terms is 43/40. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 43 by 40 and you should get 1.075.

How to Work Out 1.075 as a Fraction

The simple steps below will help you convert a decimal into a fraction. In this example we’ll demonstrate how to write 1.075 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 1.075 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   1.075 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 1000. Why 1000? 1.075 has three digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 3 zeros (1000).
   1.075 1

   ×

   1000 1000

   =

   1075 1000
3. Divide 1075 and 1000 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 25.
   1075 ÷ 25 1000 ÷ 25
4. In conclusion, 1.075 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   43 40
5. Since 1.075 is greater than 1, the resulting fraction is an improper fraction. For this reason we can also write 43/40 as a mixed number:
   1

   3 40