Converting 55.23408 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.23408 to a fraction
Result
55.23408 =
345213
6250
Mixed number:
55
1463
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.23408 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.23408 × 100000 = 5523408
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.23408 =
5523408
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5523408 and 100000.
GCD(5523408, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5523408
100000
=
5523408 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
345213
6250
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