7.96 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.96 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
7.96
199
25

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    7.96 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    7.96 × 102 = 796
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    796
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 796 and 100

    GCD = 4

    Numerator:

    796 4 = 199

    Denominator:

    100 4 = 25
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 7.96 as a fraction is:

    199
    25
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:7.96
Fraction Form:199/25
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:7
Decimal Part:0.96
Simplified By:GCD of 4
Percentage:796.00%
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Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 7.96 represents 7 whole units plus 0.96 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 7.96 meters equals 7 meters and 96 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 7.96 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 199/25 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.