Converting 7.26 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.26 to a fraction
Result
7.26 =
363
50
Mixed number:
7
13
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 7.26 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
7.26 × 100 = 726
Step 3: Write as a fraction
7.26 =
726
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 726 and 100.
GCD(726, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
726
100
=
726 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
363
50
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