Converting 1.855 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.855 to a fraction
Result
1.855 =
371
200
Mixed number:
1
171
200
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.855 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.855 × 1000 = 1855
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.855 =
1855
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1855 and 1000.
GCD(1855, 1000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1855
1000
=
1855 ÷ 5
1000 ÷ 5
=
371
200
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