Converting 55.031424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.031424 to a fraction
Result
55.031424 =
859866
15625
Mixed number:
55
491
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.031424 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.031424 × 1000000 = 55031424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.031424 =
55031424
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55031424 and 1000000.
GCD(55031424, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55031424
1000000
=
55031424 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
859866
15625
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