Converting 53.221872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 53.221872 to a fraction
Result
53.221872 =
3326367
62500
Mixed number:
53
13867
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 53.221872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
53.221872 × 1000000 = 53221872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
53.221872 =
53221872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 53221872 and 1000000.
GCD(53221872, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
53221872
1000000
=
53221872 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
3326367
62500
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