Here we will convert the number 86.5 to a fraction.
86.5 is the same as 86.5/1, because 86.5 divided by 1 is 86.5.
Therefore, we can multiply both the numerator and denominator in 86.5/1 by 10 to get rid of the decimal point and make it into a fraction as follows:
86.5/1 x 10/10 = 865/10
Then, we simplify the fraction if necessary and we have our answer:
86.5 = 86 1/2
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