Converting 83.98 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 83.98 to a fraction
Result
83.98 =
4199
50
Mixed number:
83
49
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 83.98 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
83.98 × 100 = 8398
Step 3: Write as a fraction
83.98 =
8398
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8398 and 100.
GCD(8398, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8398
100
=
8398 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
4199
50
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