Converting 28.53472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 28.53472 to a fraction
Result
28.53472 =
89171
3125
Mixed number:
28
1671
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 28.53472 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
28.53472 × 100000 = 2853472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
28.53472 =
2853472
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2853472 and 100000.
GCD(2853472, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2853472
100000
=
2853472 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
89171
3125
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