Converting 17.62 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 17.62 to a fraction
Result
17.62 =
881
50
Mixed number:
17
31
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 17.62 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
17.62 × 100 = 1762
Step 3: Write as a fraction
17.62 =
1762
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1762 and 100.
GCD(1762, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1762
100
=
1762 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
881
50
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