14.2 as a Fraction

Writing 14.2 as a fraction requires us to multiply 14.2/1 by 10/10 which will result in 142/10. Reducing further we get the answer: 71/5. Because this is an improper fraction it can also be written it as a mixed number 14 1/5.

Writing 14.2 as a fraction requires us to multiply 14.2/1 by 10/10 which will result in 142/10. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 71/5.

What Is 14.2 as a Fraction?

14.2 as a fraction in lowest terms is 71/5. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 71 by 5 and you should get 14.2.

How to Work Out 14.2 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 14.2 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 14.2 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   14.2 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 10. Why 10? 14.2 has one digit after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 10¹=10.
   14.2 1

   ×

   10 10

   =

   142 10
3. Divide 142 and 10 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 2.
   142 ÷ 2 10 ÷ 2
4. In conclusion, 14.2 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   71 5
5. Since 14.2 is greater than 1, the resulting fraction is an improper fraction. For this reason we can also write 71/5 as a mixed number:
   14

   1 5