Converting 1.46 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.46 to a fraction
Result
1.46 =
73
50
Mixed number:
1
23
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.46 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.46 × 100 = 146
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.46 =
146
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 146 and 100.
GCD(146, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
146
100
=
146 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
73
50
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