Converting 55.246912 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.246912 to a fraction
Result
55.246912 =
863233
15625
Mixed number:
55
3858
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.246912 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.246912 × 1000000 = 55246912
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.246912 =
55246912
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55246912 and 1000000.
GCD(55246912, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55246912
1000000
=
55246912 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
863233
15625
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