Converting 45.596 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 45.596 to a fraction
Result
45.596 =
11399
250
Mixed number:
45
149
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 45.596 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
45.596 × 1000 = 45596
Step 3: Write as a fraction
45.596 =
45596
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 45596 and 1000.
GCD(45596, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
45596
1000
=
45596 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
11399
250
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