16.85 as a Fraction
Sometimes, it's necessary to convert a decimal number to a fraction. In this case, we're going to explore how to convert 16.85 to a fraction.
Step 1: Convert the Decimal Part
To convert the decimal part of the number (0.85), we need to multiply it by a power of 10 that makes the decimal part a whole number. In this case, we'll multiply it by 100.
0.85 × 100 = 85
Step 2: Write the Fraction
Now, we can write the fraction:
85/100
Step 3: Simplify the Fraction (Optional)
We can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 85 and 100 is 5.
85 ÷ 5 = 17 100 ÷ 5 = 20
So, the simplified fraction is:
17/20
Final Answer
Therefore, 16.85 as a fraction is equal to:
16 17/20
This is the mixed number equivalent of 16.85.
