you divide 2 . 1
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17 / 2.0
- 17
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3 and continue dividing
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0.85 is a fraction. It is a fraction in decimal form rather than in the form of a ratio. However, that does not stop it being a fraction. And, since it is a decimal fraction, there is not another simpler decimal form. Its equivalent, in rational form, is 85/100 which simplifies to 17/20.
If you have a fraction, divide the top by the bottom to get the decimal. If you have a decimal, move the decimal point 2 places that way --> to get the percent. If you have percent, move the decimal point 2 places this way <-- to get the decimal.
Decimal: 0.5 Fraction: 1/2
To change to a decimal divide by 100 or move the decimal point 2 spaces to the left. To change to a fraction put the number over 100. Ex: 52%=0.52 52%=52/100=13/25
Two hundred hundredths is 2. This can also be written as 2.0 (decimal) or 2/1 (fraction).