7.15 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.15 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
7.15
143
20

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    7.15 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    7.15 × 102 = 715
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    715
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 715 and 100

    GCD = 5

    Numerator:

    715 5 = 143

    Denominator:

    100 5 = 20
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 7.15 as a fraction is:

    143
    20
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:7.15
Fraction Form:143/20
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:7
Decimal Part:0.15
Simplified By:GCD of 5
Percentage:715.00%
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Real-World Examples of 7.15
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 7.15 represents 7 whole units plus 0.15000000000000036 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 7.15 meters equals 7 meters and 15.000000000000036 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 7.15 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 143/20 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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