Converting 47.271872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 47.271872 to a fraction
Result
47.271872 =
738623
15625
Mixed number:
47
4248
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 47.271872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
47.271872 × 1000000 = 47271872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
47.271872 =
47271872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 47271872 and 1000000.
GCD(47271872, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
47271872
1000000
=
47271872 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
738623
15625
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