Converting 39.82 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 39.82 to a fraction
Result
39.82 =
1991
50
Mixed number:
39
41
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 39.82 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
39.82 × 100 = 3982
Step 3: Write as a fraction
39.82 =
3982
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3982 and 100.
GCD(3982, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3982
100
=
3982 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
1991
50
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