Converting 36.73472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 36.73472 to a fraction
Result
36.73472 =
114796
3125
Mixed number:
36
2296
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 36.73472 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
36.73472 × 100000 = 3673472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
36.73472 =
3673472
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3673472 and 100000.
GCD(3673472, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3673472
100000
=
3673472 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
114796
3125
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