Converting 36.72016 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 36.72016 to a fraction
Result
36.72016 =
229501
6250
Mixed number:
36
4501
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 36.72016 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
36.72016 × 100000 = 3672016
Step 3: Write as a fraction
36.72016 =
3672016
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3672016 and 100000.
GCD(3672016, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3672016
100000
=
3672016 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
229501
6250
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