Converting 55.179968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.179968 to a fraction
Result
55.179968 =
862187
15625
Mixed number:
55
2812
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.179968 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.179968 × 1000000 = 55179968
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.179968 =
55179968
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55179968 and 1000000.
GCD(55179968, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55179968
1000000
=
55179968 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
862187
15625
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