Question

How do you write 2.35 as a fraction?

Answer 1

`235/100 = 47/20 = 2 7/20`

Explanation:

The `0.35` makes the decimal to be `35" hundredths "`

Writing the complete decimal value gives

`235/100` which is of course an improper fraction.

This fraction however can be reduced or simplified by dividing out common factors.
Both `235 and 100` have a common factor of `5` so

`(235div5)/(100div5) = 47/20 = 2 7/20`