Converting 55.17312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.17312 to a fraction
Result
55.17312 =
172416
3125
Mixed number:
55
541
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.17312 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.17312 × 100000 = 5517312
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.17312 =
5517312
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5517312 and 100000.
GCD(5517312, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5517312
100000
=
5517312 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
172416
3125
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