2.8 as a Fraction

Writing 2.8 as a fraction requires us to multiply 2.8/1 by 10/10 which will result in 28/10. Reducing further we get the answer: 14/5. Because this is an improper fraction it can also be written it as a mixed number 2 4/5.

Writing 2.8 as a fraction requires us to multiply 2.8/1 by 10/10 which will result in 28/10. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 14/5.

What Is 2.8 as a Fraction?

2.8 as a fraction in lowest terms is 14/5. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 14 by 5 and you should get 2.8.

How to Work Out 2.8 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 2.8 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 2.8 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   2.8 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 10. Why 10? 2.8 has one digit after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 10¹=10.
   2.8 1

   ×

   10 10

   =

   28 10
3. Divide 28 and 10 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 2.
   28 ÷ 2 10 ÷ 2
4. In conclusion, 2.8 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   14 5
5. Since 2.8 is greater than 1, the resulting fraction is an improper fraction. For this reason we can also write 14/5 as a mixed number:
   2

   4 5