Converting 86.3 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 86.3 to a fraction

Result

86.3 =
863
10
Mixed number:
86
3
10

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 86.3 has 1 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.

86.3 × 10 = 863

Step 3: Write as a fraction

86.3 =

863
10

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 863 and 10.

GCD(863, 10) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

863
10

=

863 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1

=

863
10
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