Converting 46.23712 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 46.23712 to a fraction

Result

46.23712 =
144491
3125
Mixed number:
46
741
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 46.23712 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

46.23712 × 100000 = 4623712

Step 3: Write as a fraction

46.23712 =

4623712
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4623712 and 100000.

GCD(4623712, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

4623712
100000

=

4623712 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

144491
3125
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