Converting 86.05 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 86.05 to a fraction
Result
86.05 =
1721
20
Mixed number:
86
1
20
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 86.05 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
86.05 × 100 = 8605
Step 3: Write as a fraction
86.05 =
8605
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8605 and 100.
GCD(8605, 100) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8605
100
=
8605 ÷ 5
100 ÷ 5
=
1721
20
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