Converting 40.617464 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 40.617464 to a fraction
Result
40.617464 =
5077183
125000
Mixed number:
40
77183
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 40.617464 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
40.617464 × 1000000 = 40617464
Step 3: Write as a fraction
40.617464 =
40617464
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 40617464 and 1000000.
GCD(40617464, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
40617464
1000000
=
40617464 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
5077183
125000
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