Converting 8.52 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.52 to a fraction
Result
8.52 =
213
25
Mixed number:
8
13
25
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.52 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.52 × 100 = 852
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.52 =
852
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 852 and 100.
GCD(852, 100) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
852
100
=
852 ÷ 4
100 ÷ 4
=
213
25
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