Converting 45.072 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 45.072 to a fraction
Result
45.072 =
5634
125
Mixed number:
45
9
125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 45.072 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
45.072 × 1000 = 45072
Step 3: Write as a fraction
45.072 =
45072
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 45072 and 1000.
GCD(45072, 1000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
45072
1000
=
45072 ÷ 8
1000 ÷ 8
=
5634
125
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