172.2 as a fraction
How to convert 172.2 as a fraction? Here you will see step by step solution to convert 172.2 number to fraction. 172.2 as a fraction written as 172 1/5, please check the explanation that how to convert 172.2 in fraction.
Answer: 172.2 in fraction
= 172 1/5
How to convert 172.2 in fraction?
Given number is => 172.2
To convert the 172.2 to fraction simply rewrite the decimal number as a fraction with 1 in the denominator.
172.2 = 172.2/1
We have 1 digits after the decimal point, multiply both top and bottom by 10
172.2/1 × 10/10 = 1722/10
Now find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 1722 and 10 and reduce the fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2.
GCF(1722, 10) = 21722 ÷ 2 / 10 ÷ 2 = 861 / 5
Now, simplify to the improper fraction:
= 172 1 / 5
Final conclusion -172.2 = 172 1 / 5
Hence, the decimal number 172.2 is in fraction form written as 172 1 / 5