Converting 14.62 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 14.62 to a fraction
Result
14.62 =
731
50
Mixed number:
14
31
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 14.62 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
14.62 × 100 = 1462
Step 3: Write as a fraction
14.62 =
1462
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1462 and 100.
GCD(1462, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1462
100
=
1462 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
731
50
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