Converting 28.6 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 28.6 to a fraction

Result

28.6 =
143
5
Mixed number:
28
3
5

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 28.6 has 1 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.

28.6 × 10 = 286

Step 3: Write as a fraction

28.6 =

286
10

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 286 and 10.

GCD(286, 10) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

286
10

=

286 ÷ 2
10 ÷ 2

=

143
5
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