Converting 17.94 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 17.94 to a fraction
Result
17.94 =
897
50
Mixed number:
17
47
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 17.94 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
17.94 × 100 = 1794
Step 3: Write as a fraction
17.94 =
1794
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1794 and 100.
GCD(1794, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1794
100
=
1794 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
897
50
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