Converting 85.18 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 85.18 to a fraction
Result
85.18 =
4259
50
Mixed number:
85
9
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 85.18 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
85.18 × 100 = 8518
Step 3: Write as a fraction
85.18 =
8518
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8518 and 100.
GCD(8518, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8518
100
=
8518 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
4259
50
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