Converting 55.638512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.638512 to a fraction
Result
55.638512 =
3477407
62500
Mixed number:
55
39907
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.638512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.638512 × 1000000 = 55638512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.638512 =
55638512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55638512 and 1000000.
GCD(55638512, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55638512
1000000
=
55638512 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
3477407
62500
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