Converting 97.2 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 97.2 to a fraction

Result

97.2 =
486
5
Mixed number:
97
1
5

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 97.2 has 1 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.

97.2 × 10 = 972

Step 3: Write as a fraction

97.2 =

972
10

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 972 and 10.

GCD(972, 10) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

972
10

=

972 ÷ 2
10 ÷ 2

=

486
5
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