Converting 45.73984 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 45.73984 to a fraction
Result
45.73984 =
142937
3125
Mixed number:
45
2312
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 45.73984 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
45.73984 × 100000 = 4573984
Step 3: Write as a fraction
45.73984 =
4573984
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4573984 and 100000.
GCD(4573984, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
4573984
100000
=
4573984 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
142937
3125
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