Converting 85.828 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 85.828 to a fraction

Result

85.828 =
21457
250
Mixed number:
85
207
250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 85.828 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

85.828 × 1000 = 85828

Step 3: Write as a fraction

85.828 =

85828
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 85828 and 1000.

GCD(85828, 1000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

85828
1000

=

85828 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4

=

21457
250
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