Converting 55.34 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.34 to a fraction
Result
55.34 =
2767
50
Mixed number:
55
17
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.34 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.34 × 100 = 5534
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.34 =
5534
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5534 and 100.
GCD(5534, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5534
100
=
5534 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
2767
50
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