There are different ways to represent the same number: fractions, decimals, and even percentages. In this particular guide, let’s explore how we can use the division method to convert 1 1/12 to a decimal.
The first step to changing 1 1/12 into a decimal is to change it to an improper fraction. To do that, we need to multiply 1 by 12 and add its product to 1 in the numerator to get: 13/12. Now we will attempt to convert 13/12 to a decimal using the following method:
Explanation using the division method:
One method to convert 13/12 to a decimal is by using the division method. Before we move ahead to the method, here is a quick recap on fractions: A fraction is a number representation that is broken down into two parts - the number on top is called the numerator, and the number on the bottom is called the denominator. To get a decimal using the division method, simply divide the numerator 13 by the denominator 12:
13 (numerator) ÷ 12 (denominator) = 1.08
And there you go! We got 1.08 as the answer when you convert 1 1/12 (or 13/12) to a decimal.
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