Converting 6.56 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 6.56 to a fraction

Result

6.56 =
164
25
Mixed number:
6
14
25

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 6.56 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

6.56 × 100 = 656

Step 3: Write as a fraction

6.56 =

656
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 656 and 100.

GCD(656, 100) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

656
100

=

656 ÷ 4
100 ÷ 4

=

164
25
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