18.2 as a Fraction

Writing 18.2 as a fraction requires us to multiply 18.2/1 by 10/10 which will result in 182/10. Reducing further we get the answer: 91/5. Because this is an improper fraction it can also be written it as a mixed number 18 1/5.

Writing 18.2 as a fraction requires us to multiply 18.2/1 by 10/10 which will result in 182/10. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 91/5.

What Is 18.2 as a Fraction?

18.2 as a fraction in lowest terms is 91/5. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 91 by 5 and you should get 18.2.

How to Work Out 18.2 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 18.2 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 18.2 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   18.2 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 10. Why 10? 18.2 has one digit after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 10¹=10.
   18.2 1

   ×

   10 10

   =

   182 10
3. Divide 182 and 10 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 2.
   182 ÷ 2 10 ÷ 2
4. In conclusion, 18.2 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   91 5
5. Since 18.2 is greater than 1, the resulting fraction is an improper fraction. For this reason we can also write 91/5 as a mixed number:
   18

   1 5