Converting 29.98 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 29.98 to a fraction

Result

29.98 =
1499
50
Mixed number:
29
49
50

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 29.98 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

29.98 × 100 = 2998

Step 3: Write as a fraction

29.98 =

2998
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2998 and 100.

GCD(2998, 100) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2998
100

=

2998 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2

=

1499
50
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