1.4 as a Fraction

Writing 1.4 as a fraction requires us to multiply 1.4/1 by 10/10 which will result in 14/10. Reducing further we get the answer: 7/5. Because this is an improper fraction it can also be written it as a mixed number 1 2/5.

Writing 1.4 as a fraction requires us to multiply 1.4/1 by 10/10 which will result in 14/10. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 7/5.

What Is 1.4 as a Fraction?

1.4 as a fraction in lowest terms is 7/5. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 7 by 5 and you should get 1.4.

How to Work Out 1.4 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 1.4 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 1.4 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   1.4 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 10. Why 10? 1.4 has one digit after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 10¹=10.
   1.4 1

   ×

   10 10

   =

   14 10
3. Divide 14 and 10 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 2.
   14 ÷ 2 10 ÷ 2
4. In conclusion, 1.4 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   7 5
5. Since 1.4 is greater than 1, the resulting fraction is an improper fraction. For this reason we can also write 7/5 as a mixed number:
   1

   2 5