Converting 0.047888 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.047888 to a fraction
Result
0.047888 =
2993
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 0.047888 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
0.047888 × 1000000 = 47888
Step 3: Write as a fraction
0.047888 =
47888
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 47888 and 1000000.
GCD(47888, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
47888
1000000
=
47888 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2993
62500
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