Converting 40.12256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 40.12256 to a fraction

Result

40.12256 =
125383
3125
Mixed number:
40
383
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 40.12256 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

40.12256 × 100000 = 4012256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

40.12256 =

4012256
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4012256 and 100000.

GCD(4012256, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

4012256
100000

=

4012256 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

125383
3125
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