Converting 71.74 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 71.74 to a fraction

Result

71.74 =
3587
50
Mixed number:
71
37
50

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 71.74 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

71.74 × 100 = 7174

Step 3: Write as a fraction

71.74 =

7174
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 7174 and 100.

GCD(7174, 100) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

7174
100

=

7174 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2

=

3587
50
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