Converting 72.86 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.86 to a fraction
Result
72.86 =
3643
50
Mixed number:
72
43
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.86 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.86 × 100 = 7286
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.86 =
7286
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 7286 and 100.
GCD(7286, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
7286
100
=
7286 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
3643
50
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