Converting 2.16 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.16 to a fraction
Result
2.16 =
54
25
Mixed number:
2
4
25
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.16 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.16 × 100 = 216
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.16 =
216
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 216 and 100.
GCD(216, 100) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
216
100
=
216 ÷ 4
100 ÷ 4
=
54
25
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