Converting 17.55488 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 17.55488 to a fraction
Result
17.55488 =
54859
3125
Mixed number:
17
1734
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 17.55488 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
17.55488 × 100000 = 1755488
Step 3: Write as a fraction
17.55488 =
1755488
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1755488 and 100000.
GCD(1755488, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1755488
100000
=
1755488 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
54859
3125
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