Converting 55.724608 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.724608 to a fraction
Result
55.724608 =
870697
15625
Mixed number:
55
11322
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.724608 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.724608 × 1000000 = 55724608
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.724608 =
55724608
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55724608 and 1000000.
GCD(55724608, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55724608
1000000
=
55724608 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
870697
15625
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