Converting 28.87 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 28.87 to a fraction

Result

28.87 =
2887
100
Mixed number:
28
87
100

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 28.87 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

28.87 × 100 = 2887

Step 3: Write as a fraction

28.87 =

2887
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2887 and 100.

GCD(2887, 100) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2887
100

=

2887 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1

=

2887
100
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