Converting 17.82 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 17.82 to a fraction
Result
17.82 =
891
50
Mixed number:
17
41
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 17.82 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
17.82 × 100 = 1782
Step 3: Write as a fraction
17.82 =
1782
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1782 and 100.
GCD(1782, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1782
100
=
1782 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
891
50
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