8.72 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.72 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
8.72
218
25

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    8.72 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    8.72 × 102 = 872
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    872
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 872 and 100

    GCD = 4

    Numerator:

    872 4 = 218

    Denominator:

    100 4 = 25
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 8.72 as a fraction is:

    218
    25
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:8.72
Fraction Form:218/25
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:8
Decimal Part:0.72
Simplified By:GCD of 4
Percentage:872.00%
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Real-World Examples of 8.72
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 8.72 represents 8 whole units plus 0.7200000000000006 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 8.72 meters equals 8 meters and 72.00000000000006 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 8.72 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 218/25 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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