Converting 55.177728 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.177728 to a fraction
Result
55.177728 =
862152
15625
Mixed number:
55
2777
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.177728 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.177728 × 1000000 = 55177728
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.177728 =
55177728
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55177728 and 1000000.
GCD(55177728, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55177728
1000000
=
55177728 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
862152
15625
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