Converting 55.27424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.27424 to a fraction
Result
55.27424 =
172732
3125
Mixed number:
55
857
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.27424 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.27424 × 100000 = 5527424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.27424 =
5527424
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5527424 and 100000.
GCD(5527424, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5527424
100000
=
5527424 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
172732
3125
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