Converting 47.231424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 47.231424 to a fraction
Result
47.231424 =
737991
15625
Mixed number:
47
3616
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 47.231424 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
47.231424 × 1000000 = 47231424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
47.231424 =
47231424
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 47231424 and 1000000.
GCD(47231424, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
47231424
1000000
=
47231424 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
737991
15625
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