Converting 55.4232 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.4232 to a fraction
Result
55.4232 =
69279
1250
Mixed number:
55
529
1250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.4232 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.4232 × 10000 = 554232
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.4232 =
554232
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 554232 and 10000.
GCD(554232, 10000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
554232
10000
=
554232 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8
=
69279
1250
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