Converting 8.43 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.43 to a fraction
Result
8.43 =
843
100
Mixed number:
8
43
100
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.43 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.43 × 100 = 843
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.43 =
843
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 843 and 100.
GCD(843, 100) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
843
100
=
843 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1
=
843
100
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