Converting 59.2968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 59.2968 to a fraction
Result
59.2968 =
74121
1250
Mixed number:
59
371
1250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 59.2968 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
59.2968 × 10000 = 592968
Step 3: Write as a fraction
59.2968 =
592968
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 592968 and 10000.
GCD(592968, 10000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
592968
10000
=
592968 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8
=
74121
1250
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