Converting 29.86 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 29.86 to a fraction

Result

29.86 =
1493
50
Mixed number:
29
43
50

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 29.86 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

29.86 × 100 = 2986

Step 3: Write as a fraction

29.86 =

2986
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2986 and 100.

GCD(2986, 100) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2986
100

=

2986 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2

=

1493
50
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