Converting 27.22 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 27.22 to a fraction

Result

27.22 =
1361
50
Mixed number:
27
11
50

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 27.22 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

27.22 × 100 = 2722

Step 3: Write as a fraction

27.22 =

2722
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2722 and 100.

GCD(2722, 100) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2722
100

=

2722 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2

=

1361
50
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