Converting 1.06 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.06 to a fraction
Result
1.06 =
53
50
Mixed number:
1
3
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.06 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.06 × 100 = 106
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.06 =
106
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 106 and 100.
GCD(106, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
106
100
=
106 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
53
50
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