8.7 as a Fraction

How to convert 8.7 to a fraction

8.7 as a fraction in simplest form is 87/10.

1. Count the decimal places

   8.7 has 1 decimal place. The denominator is 10^1 = 10.

2. Remove the decimal point

   Move the digits after the decimal into the numerator: 87/10.

3. Check if the fraction can be simplified

   87/10 is already in simplest form.

4. Express as a mixed number

   87 ÷ 10 = 8 with remainder 7, written as 8 7/10.