85.5 as a reduced fraction

We converted 85.5 decimal number to a reduced fraction form :

85.5 as a reduced fraction is 171/2

Steps to Convert a Decimal to a Reduced Fraction:

1. Write the Decimal as a Fraction: Write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 1.
2. Multiply by a Power of 10: Multiply both the numerator and denominator by a power of 10 sufficient to eliminate the decimal.
3. Reduce the Fraction:
   • Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator.
   • Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCF to simplify the fraction.
4. Result: The result is the reduced fraction.

How To Convert 85.5 To Reduced Fraction Form :

Step 1:

Write as a fraction: 85.5 / 1

Step 2:

Multiply by 10: 85.5/1 × 10 , so the result is 855/10

Step 3:

Reduce 855/10 by calculating GFC and divide both numerator and denominator = 171/2

85.5 as a fraction :

Before reducing, 85.5 as a fraction is 855/10

The decimal number 85.5 can be written as a fraction by first removing the decimal point. To do this, we multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10, resulting in the fraction 855/10. This form shows the exact value of 85.5 as a fraction, but it's not yet simplified. By dividing both the top and bottom by their greatest common factor (GCF), we get the reduced fraction. The simplified form of 85.5 is 171/2.