Converting 55.5288 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.5288 to a fraction
Result
55.5288 =
69411
1250
Mixed number:
55
661
1250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.5288 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.5288 × 10000 = 555288
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.5288 =
555288
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 555288 and 10000.
GCD(555288, 10000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
555288
10000
=
555288 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8
=
69411
1250
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