Converting 23.72112 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 23.72112 to a fraction
Result
23.72112 =
148257
6250
Mixed number:
23
4507
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 23.72112 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
23.72112 × 100000 = 2372112
Step 3: Write as a fraction
23.72112 =
2372112
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2372112 and 100000.
GCD(2372112, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2372112
100000
=
2372112 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
148257
6250
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