Converting 85.3 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 85.3 to a fraction
Result
85.3 =
853
10
Mixed number:
85
3
10
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 85.3 has 1 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
85.3 × 10 = 853
Step 3: Write as a fraction
85.3 =
853
10
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 853 and 10.
GCD(853, 10) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
853
10
=
853 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1
=
853
10
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