Converting 7.18 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.18 to a fraction
Result
7.18 =
359
50
Mixed number:
7
9
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 7.18 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
7.18 × 100 = 718
Step 3: Write as a fraction
7.18 =
718
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 718 and 100.
GCD(718, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
718
100
=
718 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
359
50
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