7.55 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.55 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
7.55
151
20

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    7.55 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    7.55 × 102 = 755
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    755
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 755 and 100

    GCD = 5

    Numerator:

    755 5 = 151

    Denominator:

    100 5 = 20
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 7.55 as a fraction is:

    151
    20
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:7.55
Fraction Form:151/20
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:7
Decimal Part:0.55
Simplified By:GCD of 5
Percentage:755.00%
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Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 7.55 represents 7 whole units plus 0.5499999999999998 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 7.55 meters equals 7 meters and 54.999999999999986 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 7.55 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 151/20 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.