Converting 55.43808 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.43808 to a fraction
Result
55.43808 =
173244
3125
Mixed number:
55
1369
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.43808 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.43808 × 100000 = 5543808
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.43808 =
5543808
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5543808 and 100000.
GCD(5543808, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5543808
100000
=
5543808 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
173244
3125
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