2.25 as a fraction
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How to count 2.25 as a fraction?
Check your work
Always check your result. It should match the original decimal.
The Decimal System
Decimals are based on the number 10. The place value is critical here. It's all about positions!
Understanding 2.25
Our focus is on 2.25. It's got two whole parts and a quarter. Now, how do we write it as a fraction?
Convert the Decimal to a Fraction
Start with a simple fraction. The decimal 2.25 can be written as 225/100. We got this by shifting the decimal point two places to the right.
Simplify this Fraction
Simplify if you can. We can divide both 225 and 100 by 25. Doing this gives us 9/4.
Recognize the Mixed Number
But wait, there's more. This isn't quite done. Remember that 2.25 is a mixed number in decimal form.
Convert to Mixed Number
Do you recall what a mixed number is? It's an entire number and a fraction. If you divide 9 by 4, you get 2 with a remainder of 1. This gives us the fraction 2 1/4.
Validate Your Answer
Always check your work. Does 2 1/4 equal 2.25 in decimal form? If yes, you did it!