Converting 39.74 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 39.74 to a fraction
Result
39.74 =
1987
50
Mixed number:
39
37
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 39.74 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
39.74 × 100 = 3974
Step 3: Write as a fraction
39.74 =
3974
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3974 and 100.
GCD(3974, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3974
100
=
3974 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
1987
50
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