Converting 14.86 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 14.86 to a fraction

Result

14.86 =
743
50
Mixed number:
14
43
50

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 14.86 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

14.86 × 100 = 1486

Step 3: Write as a fraction

14.86 =

1486
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1486 and 100.

GCD(1486, 100) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1486
100

=

1486 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2

=

743
50
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