Converting 27.2316 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 27.2316 to a fraction
Result
27.2316 =
68079
2500
Mixed number:
27
579
2500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 27.2316 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
27.2316 × 10000 = 272316
Step 3: Write as a fraction
27.2316 =
272316
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 272316 and 10000.
GCD(272316, 10000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
272316
10000
=
272316 ÷ 4
10000 ÷ 4
=
68079
2500
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