857.2 as a fraction
How to convert 857.2 as a fraction? Here you will see step by step solution to convert 857.2 number to fraction. 857.2 as a fraction written as 857 1/5, please check the explanation that how to convert 857.2 in fraction.
Answer: 857.2 in fraction
= 857 1/5
How to convert 857.2 in fraction?
Given number is => 857.2
To convert the 857.2 to fraction simply rewrite the decimal number as a fraction with 1 in the denominator.
857.2 = 857.2/1
We have 1 digits after the decimal point, multiply both top and bottom by 10
857.2/1 × 10/10 = 8572/10
Now find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 8572 and 10 and reduce the fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2.
GCF(8572, 10) = 28572 ÷ 2 / 10 ÷ 2 = 4286 / 5
Now, simplify to the improper fraction:
= 857 1 / 5
Final conclusion -857.2 = 857 1 / 5
Hence, the decimal number 857.2 is in fraction form written as 857 1 / 5