Converting 59.74 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 59.74 to a fraction

Result

59.74 =
2987
50
Mixed number:
59
37
50

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 59.74 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

59.74 × 100 = 5974

Step 3: Write as a fraction

59.74 =

5974
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5974 and 100.

GCD(5974, 100) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

5974
100

=

5974 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2

=

2987
50
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