Converting 50.53472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 50.53472 to a fraction

Result

50.53472 =
157921
3125
Mixed number:
50
1671
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 50.53472 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

50.53472 × 100000 = 5053472

Step 3: Write as a fraction

50.53472 =

5053472
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5053472 and 100000.

GCD(5053472, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

5053472
100000

=

5053472 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

157921
3125
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