Converting 24.79256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 24.79256 to a fraction
Result
24.79256 =
309907
12500
Mixed number:
24
9907
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 24.79256 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
24.79256 × 100000 = 2479256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
24.79256 =
2479256
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2479256 and 100000.
GCD(2479256, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2479256
100000
=
2479256 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
309907
12500
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