Converting 46.589968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 46.589968 to a fraction
Result
46.589968 =
2911873
62500
Mixed number:
46
36873
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 46.589968 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
46.589968 × 1000000 = 46589968
Step 3: Write as a fraction
46.589968 =
46589968
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 46589968 and 1000000.
GCD(46589968, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
46589968
1000000
=
46589968 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2911873
62500
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