How do you write - 0.87 as a fraction?

To convert the decimal 0.87 into a fraction, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Write the Decimal as a Fraction

Start by expressing 0.87 as a fraction with 1 in the denominator:

0.87 = 0.87/1

Step 2: Eliminate the Decimal

To remove the decimal, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 100 (since there are two digits after the decimal point):

0.87 × 100 / 1 × 100 = 87/100

Step 3: Simplify the Fraction

Next, check if the fraction can be simplified. The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 87 and 100 is 1, meaning:

• 87/100 is already in its simplest form.

Final Result

Thus, the decimal 0.87 can be expressed as the fraction 87/100.