Converting 51.720016 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 51.720016 to a fraction
Result
51.720016 =
3232501
62500
Mixed number:
51
45001
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 51.720016 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
51.720016 × 1000000 = 51720016
Step 3: Write as a fraction
51.720016 =
51720016
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 51720016 and 1000000.
GCD(51720016, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
51720016
1000000
=
51720016 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
3232501
62500
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