3.56 as a fraction simplified

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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To convert a decimal number to a fraction, first write down the decimal divided by 1; 3.56/1. Then multiply both numerator and denominator by 10 for every number after the decimal point. Since 3.56 has 2 decimal places, multiply the numerator and denominator by 100.
> 3.56/1
> 3.56 x 100/ 1 x 100
> 356 / 100
Simplify and reduce the fraction 356 / 100
> 356 / 100
> 89 *4 / 25 * 4
> 89/ 25
The simplified fraction of 3.56 is 89/ 25.