285.2 as a fraction

How to convert 285.2 as a fraction? Here you will see step by step solution to convert 285.2 number to fraction. 285.2 as a fraction written as 285 1/5, please check the explanation that how to convert 285.2 in fraction.

Answer: 285.2 in fraction

= 285 1/5

How to convert 285.2 in fraction?

Given number is => 285.2

To convert the 285.2 to fraction simply rewrite the decimal number as a fraction with 1 in the denominator.

285.2 = 285.2/1

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

285.2/1 × 10/10 = 2852/10

Now find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 2852 and 10 and reduce the fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2.

GCF(2852, 10) = 2

2852 ÷ 2 / 10 ÷ 2 = 1426 / 5

Now, simplify to the improper fraction:

= 285 1 / 5

Final conclusion -
285.2 = 285 1 / 5

Hence, the decimal number 285.2 is in fraction form written as 285 1 / 5

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