Converting 85.2424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 85.2424 to a fraction

Result

85.2424 =
106553
1250
Mixed number:
85
303
1250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 85.2424 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

85.2424 × 10000 = 852424

Step 3: Write as a fraction

85.2424 =

852424
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 852424 and 10000.

GCD(852424, 10000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

852424
10000

=

852424 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8

=

106553
1250
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