Converting 46.871872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 46.871872 to a fraction
Result
46.871872 =
732373
15625
Mixed number:
46
13623
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 46.871872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
46.871872 × 1000000 = 46871872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
46.871872 =
46871872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 46871872 and 1000000.
GCD(46871872, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
46871872
1000000
=
46871872 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
732373
15625
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