Converting 26.8 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 26.8 to a fraction

Result

26.8 =
134
5
Mixed number:
26
4
5

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 26.8 has 1 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.

26.8 × 10 = 268

Step 3: Write as a fraction

26.8 =

268
10

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 268 and 10.

GCD(268, 10) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

268
10

=

268 ÷ 2
10 ÷ 2

=

134
5
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