Converting 55.231728 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.231728 to a fraction
Result
55.231728 =
3451983
62500
Mixed number:
55
14483
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.231728 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.231728 × 1000000 = 55231728
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.231728 =
55231728
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55231728 and 1000000.
GCD(55231728, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55231728
1000000
=
55231728 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
3451983
62500
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