Converting 85.8 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 85.8 to a fraction

Result

85.8 =
429
5
Mixed number:
85
4
5

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 85.8 has 1 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.

85.8 × 10 = 858

Step 3: Write as a fraction

85.8 =

858
10

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 858 and 10.

GCD(858, 10) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

858
10

=

858 ÷ 2
10 ÷ 2

=

429
5
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