Converting 85.984 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 85.984 to a fraction
Result
85.984 =
10748
125
Mixed number:
85
123
125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 85.984 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
85.984 × 1000 = 85984
Step 3: Write as a fraction
85.984 =
85984
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 85984 and 1000.
GCD(85984, 1000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
85984
1000
=
85984 ÷ 8
1000 ÷ 8
=
10748
125
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