Converting 55.71008 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.71008 to a fraction
Result
55.71008 =
174094
3125
Mixed number:
55
2219
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.71008 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.71008 × 100000 = 5571008
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.71008 =
5571008
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5571008 and 100000.
GCD(5571008, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5571008
100000
=
5571008 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
174094
3125
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