Converting 55.559936 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.559936 to a fraction
Result
55.559936 =
868124
15625
Mixed number:
55
8749
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.559936 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.559936 × 1000000 = 55559936
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.559936 =
55559936
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55559936 and 1000000.
GCD(55559936, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55559936
1000000
=
55559936 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
868124
15625
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