Converting 55.138512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.138512 to a fraction
Result
55.138512 =
3446157
62500
Mixed number:
55
8657
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.138512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.138512 × 1000000 = 55138512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.138512 =
55138512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55138512 and 1000000.
GCD(55138512, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55138512
1000000
=
55138512 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
3446157
62500
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