1.52 as a Fraction

Writing 1.52 as a fraction requires us to multiply 1.52/1 by 100/100 which will result in 152/100. Reducing further we get the answer: 38/25. Because this is an improper fraction it can also be written it as a mixed number 1 13/25.

Writing 1.52 as a fraction requires us to multiply 1.52/1 by 100/100 which will result in 152/100. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 38/25.

What Is 1.52 as a Fraction?

1.52 as a fraction in lowest terms is 38/25. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 38 by 25 and you should get 1.52.

How to Work Out 1.52 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 1.52 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 1.52 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   1.52 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 100. Why 100? 1.52 has two digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 2 zeros (100).
   1.52 1

   ×

   100 100

   =

   152 100
3. Divide 152 and 100 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 4.
   152 ÷ 4 100 ÷ 4
4. In conclusion, 1.52 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   38 25
5. Since 1.52 is greater than 1, the resulting fraction is an improper fraction. For this reason we can also write 38/25 as a mixed number:
   1

   13 25