Converting 9.7 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 9.7 to a fraction
Result
9.7 =
97
10
Mixed number:
9
7
10
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 9.7 has 1 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
9.7 × 10 = 97
Step 3: Write as a fraction
9.7 =
97
10
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 97 and 10.
GCD(97, 10) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
97
10
=
97 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1
=
97
10
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