Converting 5.55162 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.55162 to a fraction
Result
5.55162 =
277581
50000
Mixed number:
5
27581
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 5.55162 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
5.55162 × 100000 = 555162
Step 3: Write as a fraction
5.55162 =
555162
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 555162 and 100000.
GCD(555162, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
555162
100000
=
555162 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
277581
50000
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