Converting 8.64 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.64 to a fraction
Result
8.64 =
216
25
Mixed number:
8
16
25
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.64 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.64 × 100 = 864
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.64 =
864
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 864 and 100.
GCD(864, 100) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
864
100
=
864 ÷ 4
100 ÷ 4
=
216
25
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