Converting 40.372704 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 40.372704 to a fraction
Result
40.372704 =
1261647
31250
Mixed number:
40
11647
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 40.372704 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
40.372704 × 1000000 = 40372704
Step 3: Write as a fraction
40.372704 =
40372704
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 40372704 and 1000000.
GCD(40372704, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
40372704
1000000
=
40372704 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1261647
31250
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