Converting 27.25 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 27.25 to a fraction
Result
27.25 =
109
4
Mixed number:
27
1
4
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 27.25 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
27.25 × 100 = 2725
Step 3: Write as a fraction
27.25 =
2725
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2725 and 100.
GCD(2725, 100) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2725
100
=
2725 ÷ 25
100 ÷ 25
=
109
4
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