Converting 16.24 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 16.24 to a fraction
Result
16.24 =
406
25
Mixed number:
16
6
25
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 16.24 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
16.24 × 100 = 1624
Step 3: Write as a fraction
16.24 =
1624
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1624 and 100.
GCD(1624, 100) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1624
100
=
1624 ÷ 4
100 ÷ 4
=
406
25
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