Converting 49.72224 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 49.72224 to a fraction
Result
49.72224 =
155382
3125
Mixed number:
49
2257
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 49.72224 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
49.72224 × 100000 = 4972224
Step 3: Write as a fraction
49.72224 =
4972224
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4972224 and 100000.
GCD(4972224, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
4972224
100000
=
4972224 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
155382
3125
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