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Last updated on March 28th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of its kinds. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 8.85, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 8.85 as a fraction will be 177/20.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task for students that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.
Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 8.85 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 8.85 becomes 8.85/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are 2 decimal places). 8.85/1 × 100/100 = 885/100
Step 3: Here 5 is the GCD of 885 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 5. 885/100 = 177/20 hence, 8.85 is in the form of a fraction of 177/20
Thus, 8.85 can be written as a fraction 177/20.