Converting 59.58 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 59.58 to a fraction
Result
59.58 =
2979
50
Mixed number:
59
29
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 59.58 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
59.58 × 100 = 5958
Step 3: Write as a fraction
59.58 =
5958
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5958 and 100.
GCD(5958, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5958
100
=
5958 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
2979
50
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