Converting 5.623872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.623872 to a fraction
Result
5.623872 =
87873
15625
Mixed number:
5
9748
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 5.623872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
5.623872 × 1000000 = 5623872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
5.623872 =
5623872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5623872 and 1000000.
GCD(5623872, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5623872
1000000
=
5623872 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
87873
15625
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