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0.74 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.74 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
0.74
37
50

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    0.74 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    0.74 × 102 = 74
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    74
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 74 and 100

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    74 2 = 37

    Denominator:

    100 2 = 50
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 0.74 as a fraction is:

    37
    50
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:0.74
Fraction Form:37/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:0
Decimal Part:0.74
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:74.00%
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Real-World Examples of 0.74
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 0.74 is between a half and three-quarters of a whole unit.
  • In probability, 0.74 represents a 74% chance of an event occurring.
  • In decimal form, 0.74 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 37/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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