8.98 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.98 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
8.98
449
50

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    8.98 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    8.98 × 102 = 898
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    898
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 898 and 100

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    898 2 = 449

    Denominator:

    100 2 = 50
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 8.98 as a fraction is:

    449
    50
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:8.98
Fraction Form:449/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:8
Decimal Part:0.98
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:898.00%
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Real-World Examples of 8.98
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 8.98 represents 8 whole units plus 0.9800000000000004 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 8.98 meters equals 8 meters and 98.00000000000004 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 8.98 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 449/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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