2.54 as a Fraction

Writing 2.54 as a fraction requires us to multiply 2.54/1 by 100/100 which will result in 254/100. Reducing further we get the answer: 127/50. Because this is an improper fraction it can also be written it as a mixed number 2 27/50.

Writing 2.54 as a fraction requires us to multiply 2.54/1 by 100/100 which will result in 254/100. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 127/50.

What Is 2.54 as a Fraction?

2.54 as a fraction in lowest terms is 127/50. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 127 by 50 and you should get 2.54.

How to Work Out 2.54 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 2.54 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 2.54 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   2.54 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 100. Why 100? 2.54 has two digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 2 zeros (100).
   2.54 1

   ×

   100 100

   =

   254 100
3. Divide 254 and 100 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 2.
   254 ÷ 2 100 ÷ 2
4. In conclusion, 2.54 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   127 50
5. Since 2.54 is greater than 1, the resulting fraction is an improper fraction. For this reason we can also write 127/50 as a mixed number:
   2

   27 50