What is 97.18555... as a Fraction?

97.185 equals 87467900 as a fraction.

How do you turn 97.185 repeating into a fraction?

Detailed Answer:

Step 1: To convert 97.185 repeating into a fraction, begin writing this simple equation:

n = 97.185 (equation 1)

Step 2: Notice that there is 1 digit in the repeating block (5) and 2 digits in the non-repeating part (18). Multiply both sides by 10³ = 1000.

1000 × n = 97185.5 (equation 2)

Step 3: Now subtract equation 1 from equation 2 to cancel the repeating block (or repetend) out.

1000 × n = 97185.5
 100 × n = 97.185
 900 × n = 87467

n = 87467900 (answer)

97.185 = 87467900 as the lowest possible fraction.

As the numerator is greater than the denominator, we have an improper fraction, so we can also express it as a mixed number, thus 87467900 is also equal to 97167900 when expressed as a mixed number.

The repeating decimal 97.185 (vinculum notation) has a repeated block length of 1. It is also represented as 97.18555... (ellipsis notation) which equals approximately 97.1855555 (decimal approximation)(*).

The recurring decimal 97.185 can be written as a ratio of two integers having 87467 as the numerator and 900 as the denominator. So, it is a rational number (named after ratio). It can be shown that a number is rational if its decimal representation is repeating or terminating.

(*) At present, there is no single universally accepted notation or phrasing for repeating decimals.