Converting 5.74466 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.74466 to a fraction
Result
5.74466 =
287233
50000
Mixed number:
5
37233
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 5.74466 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
5.74466 × 100000 = 574466
Step 3: Write as a fraction
5.74466 =
574466
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 574466 and 100000.
GCD(574466, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
574466
100000
=
574466 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
287233
50000
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