Converting 53.231424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 53.231424 to a fraction
Result
53.231424 =
831741
15625
Mixed number:
53
3616
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 53.231424 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
53.231424 × 1000000 = 53231424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
53.231424 =
53231424
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 53231424 and 1000000.
GCD(53231424, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
53231424
1000000
=
53231424 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
831741
15625
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