Converting 86.34 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 86.34 to a fraction

Result

86.34 =
4317
50
Mixed number:
86
17
50

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 86.34 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

86.34 × 100 = 8634

Step 3: Write as a fraction

86.34 =

8634
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8634 and 100.

GCD(8634, 100) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

8634
100

=

8634 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2

=

4317
50
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