Converting 85.24 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 85.24 to a fraction
Result
85.24 =
2131
25
Mixed number:
85
6
25
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 85.24 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
85.24 × 100 = 8524
Step 3: Write as a fraction
85.24 =
8524
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8524 and 100.
GCD(8524, 100) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8524
100
=
8524 ÷ 4
100 ÷ 4
=
2131
25
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