Converting 40.63744 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 40.63744 to a fraction
Result
40.63744 =
126992
3125
Mixed number:
40
1992
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 40.63744 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
40.63744 × 100000 = 4063744
Step 3: Write as a fraction
40.63744 =
4063744
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4063744 and 100000.
GCD(4063744, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
4063744
100000
=
4063744 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
126992
3125
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