Converting 59.9 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 59.9 to a fraction
Result
59.9 =
599
10
Mixed number:
59
9
10
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 59.9 has 1 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
59.9 × 10 = 599
Step 3: Write as a fraction
59.9 =
599
10
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 599 and 10.
GCD(599, 10) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
599
10
=
599 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1
=
599
10
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