Convert 0.85 to a fraction in lowest terms. 0.85 in fractional notation is equal to $$ \square $$. (Simplify your answer.)

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1. Write 0.85 as a fraction over 100:

$$
0.85 = \frac{85}{100}
$$

2. Simplify the fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 5:

$$
\frac{85 \div 5}{100 \div 5} = \frac{17}{20}
$$

Thus, $$0.85$$ in fractional notation is equal to $$\frac{17}{20}$$.
$$0.85$$ in fractional notation is $$\frac{17}{20}$$.

Convert 0.85 to a fraction in lowest terms. 0.85 in fractional notation is equal to \( \square \). (Simplify your answer.)