Converting 22.72472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 22.72472 to a fraction

Result

22.72472 =
284059
12500
Mixed number:
22
9059
12500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 22.72472 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

22.72472 × 100000 = 2272472

Step 3: Write as a fraction

22.72472 =

2272472
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2272472 and 100000.

GCD(2272472, 100000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2272472
100000

=

2272472 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8

=

284059
12500
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