Converting 85.58 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 85.58 to a fraction
Result
85.58 =
4279
50
Mixed number:
85
29
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 85.58 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
85.58 × 100 = 8558
Step 3: Write as a fraction
85.58 =
8558
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8558 and 100.
GCD(8558, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8558
100
=
8558 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
4279
50
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