Converting 59.08 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 59.08 to a fraction

Result

59.08 =
1477
25
Mixed number:
59
2
25

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 59.08 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

59.08 × 100 = 5908

Step 3: Write as a fraction

59.08 =

5908
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5908 and 100.

GCD(5908, 100) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

5908
100

=

5908 ÷ 4
100 ÷ 4

=

1477
25
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