Converting 59.46 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 59.46 to a fraction
Result
59.46 =
2973
50
Mixed number:
59
23
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 59.46 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
59.46 × 100 = 5946
Step 3: Write as a fraction
59.46 =
5946
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5946 and 100.
GCD(5946, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5946
100
=
5946 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
2973
50
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