Converting 62.98 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 62.98 to a fraction
Result
62.98 =
3149
50
Mixed number:
62
49
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 62.98 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
62.98 × 100 = 6298
Step 3: Write as a fraction
62.98 =
6298
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 6298 and 100.
GCD(6298, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
6298
100
=
6298 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
3149
50
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