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How do I write 1.2 as a mixed number in simplest form?
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Step 1:
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Step 2:
: Understand what a mixed number is

A mixed number consists of a whole number and a proper fraction. To convert a decimal to a mixed number, we need to: - Separate the whole number part - Convert the decimal part to a fraction - Simplify the fraction if possible

Step 3:
: Separate the whole number

1.2 = 1 + 0.2
The whole number part is 1

Step 4:
: Convert the decimal part to a fraction

0.2 = \frac{2}{10}

Step 5:
: Simplify the fraction

\frac{2}{10} = \frac{1}{5}$$ (divide both numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor of 2)

Step 6:
: Combine the whole number and fraction

1.2 = 1\frac{1}{5}

Final Answer

1\frac{1}{5} (1 and one-fifth)