Converting 55.57784 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.57784 to a fraction
Result
55.57784 =
694723
12500
Mixed number:
55
7223
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.57784 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.57784 × 100000 = 5557784
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.57784 =
5557784
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5557784 and 100000.
GCD(5557784, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5557784
100000
=
5557784 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
694723
12500
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