Converting 16.25 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 16.25 to a fraction
Result
16.25 =
65
4
Mixed number:
16
1
4
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 16.25 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
16.25 × 100 = 1625
Step 3: Write as a fraction
16.25 =
1625
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1625 and 100.
GCD(1625, 100) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1625
100
=
1625 ÷ 25
100 ÷ 25
=
65
4
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