Converting 46.72424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 46.72424 to a fraction
Result
46.72424 =
584053
12500
Mixed number:
46
9053
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 46.72424 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
46.72424 × 100000 = 4672424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
46.72424 =
4672424
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4672424 and 100000.
GCD(4672424, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
4672424
100000
=
4672424 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
584053
12500
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