Converting 87.08 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 87.08 to a fraction

Result

87.08 =
2177
25
Mixed number:
87
2
25

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 87.08 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

87.08 × 100 = 8708

Step 3: Write as a fraction

87.08 =

8708
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8708 and 100.

GCD(8708, 100) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

8708
100

=

8708 ÷ 4
100 ÷ 4

=

2177
25
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