2.25 as a Fraction

Writing 2.25 as a fraction requires us to multiply 2.25/1 by 100/100 which will result in 225/100. Reducing further we get the answer: 9/4. Because this is an improper fraction it can also be written it as a mixed number 2 1/4.

Writing 2.25 as a fraction requires us to multiply 2.25/1 by 100/100 which will result in 225/100. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 9/4.

What Is 2.25 as a Fraction?

2.25 as a fraction in lowest terms is 9/4. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 9 by 4 and you should get 2.25.

How to Work Out 2.25 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 2.25 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 2.25 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   2.25 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 100. Why 100? 2.25 has two digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 2 zeros (100).
   2.25 1

   ×

   100 100

   =

   225 100
3. Divide 225 and 100 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 25.
   225 ÷ 25 100 ÷ 25
4. In conclusion, 2.25 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   9 4
5. Since 2.25 is greater than 1, the resulting fraction is an improper fraction. For this reason we can also write 9/4 as a mixed number:
   2

   1 4