Converting 55.6 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.6 to a fraction
Result
55.6 =
278
5
Mixed number:
55
3
5
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.6 has 1 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.6 × 10 = 556
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.6 =
556
10
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 556 and 10.
GCD(556, 10) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
556
10
=
556 ÷ 2
10 ÷ 2
=
278
5
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