Converting 5.50617 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.50617 to a fraction

Result

5.50617 =
550617
100000
Mixed number:
5
50617
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 5.50617 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

5.50617 × 100000 = 550617

Step 3: Write as a fraction

5.50617 =

550617
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 550617 and 100000.

GCD(550617, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

550617
100000

=

550617 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

550617
100000
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