0.596 as a simplified fraction and percentage

To convert \(0.596\) to a fraction and percentage:

### Fraction:
1. Write \(0.596\) as a fraction: \(\frac{596}{1000}\).
2. Simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 596 and 1000, which is 4.
3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4:

\[
\frac{596 \div 4}{1000 \div 4} = \frac{149}{250}
\]

So, \(0.596\) as a simplified fraction is \(\frac{149}{250}\).

### Percentage:
To convert \(0.596\) to a percentage, multiply by 100:

\[
0.596 \times 100 = 59.6\%
\]

Thus, \(0.596\) as a percentage is \(59.6\%\).

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:
1. How do you simplify a fraction further if it has large numbers?
2. What is the process to convert a repeating decimal to a fraction?
3. How do you convert a fraction back into a decimal?
4. How can you find the GCD of two numbers quickly?
5. What is the significance of converting decimals to percentages?

**Tip:** When converting a decimal to a fraction, always check if it can be simplified to its lowest terms for the simplest form.

Learn how to convert 0.596 to a fraction and percentage with a detailed step-by-step guide. This problem covers converting decimals to fractions using simplification and calculating percentages from decimals. Suitable for students in Grades 5-8.

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