Converting 1.72 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.72 to a fraction
Result
1.72 =
43
25
Mixed number:
1
18
25
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.72 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.72 × 100 = 172
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.72 =
172
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 172 and 100.
GCD(172, 100) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
172
100
=
172 ÷ 4
100 ÷ 4
=
43
25
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