Converting 55.03872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.03872 to a fraction
Result
55.03872 =
171996
3125
Mixed number:
55
121
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.03872 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.03872 × 100000 = 5503872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.03872 =
5503872
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5503872 and 100000.
GCD(5503872, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5503872
100000
=
5503872 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
171996
3125
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