Converting 55.218512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.218512 to a fraction
Result
55.218512 =
3451157
62500
Mixed number:
55
13657
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.218512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.218512 × 1000000 = 55218512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.218512 =
55218512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55218512 and 1000000.
GCD(55218512, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55218512
1000000
=
55218512 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
3451157
62500
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