Converting 24.6 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 24.6 to a fraction
Result
24.6 =
123
5
Mixed number:
24
3
5
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 24.6 has 1 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
24.6 × 10 = 246
Step 3: Write as a fraction
24.6 =
246
10
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 246 and 10.
GCD(246, 10) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
246
10
=
246 ÷ 2
10 ÷ 2
=
123
5
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