How to convert 1.5 to a fraction?

1.5 = 15/10 Then simplify to 3/2.

1.5 terminating or repeating?

It is a terminating decimal. The simplest fraction is 3/2.

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1.5 =

1.5

(1 decimal place → denominator 10)

15/10

→ simplify ÷5

(divide numerator and denominator by 5)

Step 1: 1.5 has 1 decimal place, so write it as 15/10.

Step 2: Divide numerator and denominator by 5: 15/10 → 3/2.

Property: In simplest terms, denominators with prime factors only 2 and/or 5 produce terminating decimals.

Why can 1.5 be converted to a fraction?: Decimals can be expressed as fractions by using place value and simplifying.
1.5 terminating or repeating?: It is terminating.
Can it be simplified further?: 3/2 is simplest.

Percentage & Ratio: 1.5 can be interpreted as 3/2 in practical scenarios like discounts and rates.

Statistics: A proportion of 1.5 often represents a 150% probability — for example, a 150% significance level (p-value) in experiments or surveys.

Finance: Rates expressed with 1.5 (e.g., 150%) appear in returns and fees.