10.55 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 10.55 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
10.55
211
20

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    10.55 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    10.55 × 102 = 1055
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    1055
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1055 and 100

    GCD = 5

    Numerator:

    1055 5 = 211

    Denominator:

    100 5 = 20
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 10.55 as a fraction is:

    211
    20
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:10.55
Fraction Form:211/20
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:10
Decimal Part:0.55
Simplified By:GCD of 5
Percentage:1055.00%
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Real-World Examples of 10.55
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 10.55 represents 10 whole units plus 0.5500000000000007 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 10.55 meters equals 10 meters and 55.00000000000007 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 10.55 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 211/20 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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