Converting 2.08 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.08 to a fraction

Result

2.08 =
52
25
Mixed number:
2
2
25

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.08 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.08 × 100 = 208

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.08 =

208
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 208 and 100.

GCD(208, 100) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

208
100

=

208 ÷ 4
100 ÷ 4

=

52
25
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