Question

What is 12.875 as a fraction?

Answer 1

`12875/1000 -> 103/8`

Explanation:

Another way of writing `12.875" is " 12+8/10+7/100+5/1000`

So this can also be written as: `12875/1000`

Simplifying this we have:

`(12875-:125)/(1000-:125) =103/8`

Answer 2

`12.875 = 12 7/8`

As an improper fraction= `103/8`

Explanation:

There are different types of fractions. Tony B has shown the way to write it as an improper fraction.

It can also be written as a mixed number, or mixed fraction, which consists of a whole number and a proper fraction.

`12.875 = 12 875/1000`

We should give fractions in their simplest form.

You should recognise that 875 and 1000 can both divide by 5.
However, they also both divide by 25 and 125.

`12 (875div125)/(1000div125)= 12 7/8`

It will be to your advantage to learn the decimal and fraction equivalents for the more common fractions by heart.

This is one of them.

`1/8 = 0.125" "3/8 = 0.375" "5/8 = 0.625" "7/8 = 0.875`

You will then instantly recognise that `12.875 = 12 7/8`

This could also be written as an improper fraction as `103/8`