Converting 0.55887 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.55887 to a fraction
Result
0.55887 =
55887
100000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 0.55887 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
0.55887 × 100000 = 55887
Step 3: Write as a fraction
0.55887 =
55887
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55887 and 100000.
GCD(55887, 100000) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55887
100000
=
55887 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1
=
55887
100000
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