Simplifying 1.2/100
In this article, we will explore how to simplify the fraction 1.2/100.
What is 1.2/100?
1.2/100 is a decimal fraction, which can be written as a mixed number: 1 2/100. To simplify this fraction, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2 and 100.
Finding the GCD
The factors of 2 are: 1, 2 The factors of 100 are: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100
The greatest common divisor of 2 and 100 is 2.
Simplifying the Fraction
Now that we have found the GCD, we can divide both the numerator and the denominator by 2:
1.2/100 = 1.2 ÷ 2 / 100 ÷ 2 = 0.6/50 = 0.6 ÷ 10 / 50 ÷ 10 = 0.06/5 = 0.06 ÷ 1 / 5 ÷ 1 = 0.012
Therefore, the simplified form of 1.2/100 is 0.012.
