Converting 55.432496 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.432496 to a fraction
Result
55.432496 =
3464531
62500
Mixed number:
55
27031
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.432496 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.432496 × 1000000 = 55432496
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.432496 =
55432496
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55432496 and 1000000.
GCD(55432496, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55432496
1000000
=
55432496 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
3464531
62500
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