Converting 56.06 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 56.06 to a fraction

Result

56.06 =
2803
50
Mixed number:
56
3
50

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 56.06 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

56.06 × 100 = 5606

Step 3: Write as a fraction

56.06 =

5606
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5606 and 100.

GCD(5606, 100) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

5606
100

=

5606 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2

=

2803
50
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