Converting 55.72448 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.72448 to a fraction
Result
55.72448 =
174139
3125
Mixed number:
55
2264
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.72448 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.72448 × 100000 = 5572448
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.72448 =
5572448
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5572448 and 100000.
GCD(5572448, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5572448
100000
=
5572448 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
174139
3125
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