2.38 as a Fraction

Writing 2.38 as a fraction requires us to multiply 2.38/1 by 100/100 which will result in 238/100. Reducing further we get the answer: 119/50. Because this is an improper fraction it can also be written it as a mixed number 2 19/50.

Writing 2.38 as a fraction requires us to multiply 2.38/1 by 100/100 which will result in 238/100. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 119/50.

What Is 2.38 as a Fraction?

2.38 as a fraction in lowest terms is 119/50. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 119 by 50 and you should get 2.38.

How to Work Out 2.38 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 2.38 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 2.38 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   2.38 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 100. Why 100? 2.38 has two digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 2 zeros (100).
   2.38 1

   ×

   100 100

   =

   238 100
3. Divide 238 and 100 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 2.
   238 ÷ 2 100 ÷ 2
4. In conclusion, 2.38 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   119 50
5. Since 2.38 is greater than 1, the resulting fraction is an improper fraction. For this reason we can also write 119/50 as a mixed number:
   2

   19 50