What is 0.59 as a fraction in simplest form

Write the decimal number as a fraction

(over 1)

0.59 = 0.59 / 1

Multiplying by 1 to eliminate 2 decimal places

we multiply top and bottom by 2 10's

Numerator = N

N = 0.59 * 10 * 10 = 59

Denominator (D)

D = 1 * 10 * 10 = 100

N / D = 59 / 100

Simplifying our fraction

= 59/100

Your answer is 59/100

59/100, which cannot be further reduced since 59 is a prime.