Converting 55.66424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.66424 to a fraction
Result
55.66424 =
695803
12500
Mixed number:
55
8303
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.66424 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.66424 × 100000 = 5566424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.66424 =
5566424
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5566424 and 100000.
GCD(5566424, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5566424
100000
=
5566424 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
695803
12500
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