Converting 28.72456 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 28.72456 to a fraction
Result
28.72456 =
359057
12500
Mixed number:
28
9057
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 28.72456 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
28.72456 × 100000 = 2872456
Step 3: Write as a fraction
28.72456 =
2872456
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2872456 and 100000.
GCD(2872456, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2872456
100000
=
2872456 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
359057
12500
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