Converting 24.03872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 24.03872 to a fraction

Result

24.03872 =
75121
3125
Mixed number:
24
121
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 24.03872 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

24.03872 × 100000 = 2403872

Step 3: Write as a fraction

24.03872 =

2403872
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2403872 and 100000.

GCD(2403872, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2403872
100000

=

2403872 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

75121
3125
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