Converting 59.74896 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 59.74896 to a fraction
Result
59.74896 =
373431
6250
Mixed number:
59
4681
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 59.74896 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
59.74896 × 100000 = 5974896
Step 3: Write as a fraction
59.74896 =
5974896
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5974896 and 100000.
GCD(5974896, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5974896
100000
=
5974896 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
373431
6250
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