Converting 5.55863 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.55863 to a fraction

Result

5.55863 =
555863
100000
Mixed number:
5
55863
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 5.55863 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

5.55863 × 100000 = 555863

Step 3: Write as a fraction

5.55863 =

555863
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 555863 and 100000.

GCD(555863, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

555863
100000

=

555863 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

555863
100000
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