Converting 27.37888 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 27.37888 to a fraction

Result

27.37888 =
85559
3125
Mixed number:
27
1184
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 27.37888 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

27.37888 × 100000 = 2737888

Step 3: Write as a fraction

27.37888 =

2737888
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2737888 and 100000.

GCD(2737888, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2737888
100000

=

2737888 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

85559
3125
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