Converting 17.53 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 17.53 to a fraction

Result

17.53 =
1753
100
Mixed number:
17
53
100

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 17.53 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

17.53 × 100 = 1753

Step 3: Write as a fraction

17.53 =

1753
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1753 and 100.

GCD(1753, 100) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1753
100

=

1753 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1

=

1753
100
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