Evaluate. Write your answer as a whole number or as a simplified fraction.

Question

87/85 =

Answer 1

To evaluate \( \frac{87}{85} \), we can perform the division:

\[ \frac{87}{85} = 1 + \frac{2}{85} \]

So, as a fraction, \( \frac{87}{85} = 1 \frac{2}{85} \) or as an improper fraction:

\[ \frac{87}{85} = 1.0235 \text{ (approx.)} \]

Thus, the exact answer is:

\[ \frac{87}{85} \]

If you prefer it as a decimal for better understanding, it’s approximately 1.0235. However, in its simplest fraction form, the answer is:

\[ \frac{87}{85} \]

This fraction cannot be simplified further.