Converting 59.715 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 59.715 to a fraction
Result
59.715 =
11943
200
Mixed number:
59
143
200
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 59.715 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
59.715 × 1000 = 59715
Step 3: Write as a fraction
59.715 =
59715
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 59715 and 1000.
GCD(59715, 1000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
59715
1000
=
59715 ÷ 5
1000 ÷ 5
=
11943
200
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