Which of the following fractions is equivalent to the decimal $0.85$?

Step-by-step solution

1. Write $0.85$ as $85/100$
2. Simplify the fraction by dividing numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 5
3. $85÷5=17$ and $100÷5=20$
4. The simplified fraction is $17/20$

Concept tested: Decimal to fraction conversion

Published 16 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked