Converting 0.512555 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.512555 to a fraction
Result
0.512555 =
102511
200000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 0.512555 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
0.512555 × 1000000 = 512555
Step 3: Write as a fraction
0.512555 =
512555
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 512555 and 1000000.
GCD(512555, 1000000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
512555
1000000
=
512555 ÷ 5
1000000 ÷ 5
=
102511
200000
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