Converting 55.731968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.731968 to a fraction
Result
55.731968 =
870812
15625
Mixed number:
55
11437
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.731968 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.731968 × 1000000 = 55731968
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.731968 =
55731968
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55731968 and 1000000.
GCD(55731968, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55731968
1000000
=
55731968 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
870812
15625
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