Converting 1.7 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.7 to a fraction
Result
1.7 =
17
10
Mixed number:
1
7
10
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.7 has 1 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.7 × 10 = 17
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.7 =
17
10
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 17 and 10.
GCD(17, 10) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
17
10
=
17 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1
=
17
10
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