Converting 55.462512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.462512 to a fraction
Result
55.462512 =
3466407
62500
Mixed number:
55
28907
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.462512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.462512 × 1000000 = 55462512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.462512 =
55462512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55462512 and 1000000.
GCD(55462512, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55462512
1000000
=
55462512 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
3466407
62500
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