Converting 14.75 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 14.75 to a fraction
Result
14.75 =
59
4
Mixed number:
14
3
4
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 14.75 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
14.75 × 100 = 1475
Step 3: Write as a fraction
14.75 =
1475
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1475 and 100.
GCD(1475, 100) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1475
100
=
1475 ÷ 25
100 ÷ 25
=
59
4
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