Converting 55.37 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.37 to a fraction
Result
55.37 =
5537
100
Mixed number:
55
37
100
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.37 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.37 × 100 = 5537
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.37 =
5537
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5537 and 100.
GCD(5537, 100) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5537
100
=
5537 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1
=
5537
100
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