Converting 55.379904 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.379904 to a fraction
Result
55.379904 =
865311
15625
Mixed number:
55
5936
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.379904 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.379904 × 1000000 = 55379904
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.379904 =
55379904
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55379904 and 1000000.
GCD(55379904, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55379904
1000000
=
55379904 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
865311
15625
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