1.975 as a Fraction

Writing 1.975 as a fraction requires us to multiply 1.975/1 by 1000/1000 which will result in 1975/1000. Reducing further we get the answer: 79/40. Because this is an improper fraction it can also be written it as a mixed number 1 39/40.

Writing 1.975 as a fraction requires us to multiply 1.975/1 by 1000/1000 which will result in 1975/1000. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 79/40.

What Is 1.975 as a Fraction?

1.975 as a fraction in lowest terms is 79/40. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 79 by 40 and you should get 1.975.

How to Work Out 1.975 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 1.975 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 1.975 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   1.975 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 1000. Why 1000? 1.975 has three digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 3 zeros (1000).
   1.975 1

   ×

   1000 1000

   =

   1975 1000
3. Divide 1975 and 1000 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 25.
   1975 ÷ 25 1000 ÷ 25
4. In conclusion, 1.975 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   79 40
5. Since 1.975 is greater than 1, the resulting fraction is an improper fraction. For this reason we can also write 79/40 as a mixed number:
   1

   39 40