Question

What is 1.38 as a fraction

Answer 1

Since 1.38 is more than one, we can take the 1 off to the side and find the fraction for 0.38.
$1+0.38$
Put 38 over 100 to start, since 0.38 is really "38 hundredths".
$1+\frac{38}{100}$
You have to reduce 38/100 because it can be simplified.
$\frac{38}{100} = \frac{19}{50}\\ 1+\frac{19}{50}$
Now, this is a mixed number.  This is a correct answer, since 19/50 cannot be simplified further.  However, if you want an improper fraction, you must go one step further and put the 1 back in.
$1= \frac{50}{50} \\ \frac{50}{50}+\frac{19}{50}$
Add the numerators:
$\frac{50}{50} +\frac{19}{50}=\frac{69}{50}$

Answer 2

1.38 as a fraction is  138/100 .

As a fraction, it can be reduced to lower terms.

138/100 =  69 / 50