Converting 85.98 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 85.98 to a fraction
Result
85.98 =
4299
50
Mixed number:
85
49
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 85.98 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
85.98 × 100 = 8598
Step 3: Write as a fraction
85.98 =
8598
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8598 and 100.
GCD(8598, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8598
100
=
8598 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
4299
50
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