Converting 85.15 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 85.15 to a fraction
Result
85.15 =
1703
20
Mixed number:
85
3
20
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 85.15 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
85.15 × 100 = 8515
Step 3: Write as a fraction
85.15 =
8515
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8515 and 100.
GCD(8515, 100) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8515
100
=
8515 ÷ 5
100 ÷ 5
=
1703
20
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