Converting 0.045888 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.045888 to a fraction

Result

0.045888 =
717
15625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 0.045888 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

0.045888 × 1000000 = 45888

Step 3: Write as a fraction

0.045888 =

45888
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 45888 and 1000000.

GCD(45888, 1000000) = 64

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

45888
1000000

=

45888 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64

=

717
15625
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