Converting 8.75 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.75 to a fraction
Result
8.75 =
35
4
Mixed number:
8
3
4
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.75 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.75 × 100 = 875
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.75 =
875
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 875 and 100.
GCD(875, 100) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
875
100
=
875 ÷ 25
100 ÷ 25
=
35
4
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