Converting 47.85312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 47.85312 to a fraction

Result

47.85312 =
149541
3125
Mixed number:
47
2666
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 47.85312 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

47.85312 × 100000 = 4785312

Step 3: Write as a fraction

47.85312 =

4785312
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4785312 and 100000.

GCD(4785312, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

4785312
100000

=

4785312 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

149541
3125
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