Converting 40.187296 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 40.187296 to a fraction
Result
40.187296 =
1255853
31250
Mixed number:
40
5853
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 40.187296 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
40.187296 × 1000000 = 40187296
Step 3: Write as a fraction
40.187296 =
40187296
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 40187296 and 1000000.
GCD(40187296, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
40187296
1000000
=
40187296 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1255853
31250
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