Converting 5.55358 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.55358 to a fraction

Result

5.55358 =
277679
50000
Mixed number:
5
27679
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 5.55358 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

5.55358 × 100000 = 555358

Step 3: Write as a fraction

5.55358 =

555358
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 555358 and 100000.

GCD(555358, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

555358
100000

=

555358 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

277679
50000
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