Converting 7.16 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.16 to a fraction
Result
7.16 =
179
25
Mixed number:
7
4
25
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 7.16 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
7.16 × 100 = 716
Step 3: Write as a fraction
7.16 =
716
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 716 and 100.
GCD(716, 100) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
716
100
=
716 ÷ 4
100 ÷ 4
=
179
25
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