Converting 47.2256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 47.2256 to a fraction
Result
47.2256 =
29516
625
Mixed number:
47
141
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 47.2256 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
47.2256 × 10000 = 472256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
47.2256 =
472256
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 472256 and 10000.
GCD(472256, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
472256
10000
=
472256 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
29516
625
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