Converting 17.74 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 17.74 to a fraction
Result
17.74 =
887
50
Mixed number:
17
37
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 17.74 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
17.74 × 100 = 1774
Step 3: Write as a fraction
17.74 =
1774
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1774 and 100.
GCD(1774, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1774
100
=
1774 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
887
50
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