Converting 1.97 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.97 to a fraction
Result
1.97 =
197
100
Mixed number:
1
97
100
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.97 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.97 × 100 = 197
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.97 =
197
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 197 and 100.
GCD(197, 100) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
197
100
=
197 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1
=
197
100
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