Converting 24.27472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 24.27472 to a fraction
Result
24.27472 =
151717
6250
Mixed number:
24
1717
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 24.27472 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
24.27472 × 100000 = 2427472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
24.27472 =
2427472
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2427472 and 100000.
GCD(2427472, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2427472
100000
=
2427472 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
151717
6250
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