Converting 24.99872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 24.99872 to a fraction
Result
24.99872 =
78121
3125
Mixed number:
24
3121
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 24.99872 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
24.99872 × 100000 = 2499872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
24.99872 =
2499872
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2499872 and 100000.
GCD(2499872, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2499872
100000
=
2499872 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
78121
3125
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