12.05 as a Fraction

Converting 12.05 to a fraction requires multiplying 12.05/1 by 100/100 resulting into 1205/100. This fraction can be further reduced to 241/20. This being an improper fraction it can also be written as a mixed number 12 1/20.

What Is 12.05 as a Fraction?

The value of 12.05 as a fraction is 241/20. This can be verified by using a calculator app on which you can divide 241 by 20, giving you the answer: 12.05.

How to Write 12.05 as a Fraction

Follow the next steps and learn how to turn a decimal into a fraction. In this case, we’ll show you how to write 12.05 as a simplified fraction:

1. Start with dividing 12.05 by 1. You can turn any number into a fraction by doing this.
   12.05 1
2. Then multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100. This is needed to get rid of the decimal point. Since 12.05 has two digits after the decimal point, you have to multiply it by 100 (notice the two zeros).
   12.05 1

   ×

   100 100

   =

   1205 100
3. After calculating the Greatest Common Divisor of 1205 and 100, which is 5, divide 1205 and 100 by it (GCD).
   1205 ÷ 5 100 ÷ 5
4. Finally, 12.05 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   241 20
5. When the numerator is greater than the denominator, we are talking about an improper fraction. In this case, we can also write 241/20 as a mixed number:
   12

   1 20