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Converting 49.9 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 49.9 to a fraction

Result

49.9 =
499
10
Mixed number:
49
9
10

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 49.9 has 1 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.

49.9 × 10 = 499

Step 3: Write as a fraction

49.9 =

499
10

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 499 and 10.

GCD(499, 10) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

499
10

=

499 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1

=

499
10
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