Converting 8.20 into a Fraction
To convert the decimal 8.20 into a fraction, follow these steps:
1. Count the Decimal Places:
- The decimal 8.20 has two decimal places (the digits after the decimal point).
2. Write the Decimal as a Fraction:
- Write the decimal number as the numerator of a fraction.
- In the denominator, place a 1 followed by as many zeros as there are decimal places. In this case, there are two decimal places, so we'll have two zeros.
This gives us: 820/100
3. Simplify the Fraction:
- Find the greatest common factor (GCD) of the numerator (820) and the denominator (100). The GCD of 820 and 100 is 20.
- Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
- 820 ÷ 20 = 41
- 100 ÷ 20 = 5
Therefore, 8.20 as a fraction is 41/5.
