Converting 24.72312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 24.72312 to a fraction

Result

24.72312 =
309039
12500
Mixed number:
24
9039
12500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 24.72312 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

24.72312 × 100000 = 2472312

Step 3: Write as a fraction

24.72312 =

2472312
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2472312 and 100000.

GCD(2472312, 100000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2472312
100000

=

2472312 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8

=

309039
12500
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