Converting 55.37312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.37312 to a fraction
Result
55.37312 =
173041
3125
Mixed number:
55
1166
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.37312 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.37312 × 100000 = 5537312
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.37312 =
5537312
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5537312 and 100000.
GCD(5537312, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5537312
100000
=
5537312 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
173041
3125
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