284.2 as a fraction

How to convert 284.2 in fraction?

Given number is => 284.2

To convert the 284.2 to fraction simply rewrite the decimal number as a fraction with 1 in the denominator.

284.2 = 284.2/1

We have 1 digits after the decimal point, multiply both top and bottom by 10

284.2/1 × 10/10 = 2842/10

Now find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 2842 and 10 and reduce the fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2.

GCF(2842, 10) = 2

2842 ÷ 2 / 10 ÷ 2 = 1421 / 5

Now, simplify to the improper fraction:

= 284 1 / 5

Final conclusion -
284.2 = 284 1 / 5

Hence, the decimal number 284.2 is in fraction form written as 284 1 / 5