Converting 55.744256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.744256 to a fraction

Result

55.744256 =
871004
15625
Mixed number:
55
11629
15625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 55.744256 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

55.744256 × 1000000 = 55744256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

55.744256 =

55744256
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55744256 and 1000000.

GCD(55744256, 1000000) = 64

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

55744256
1000000

=

55744256 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64

=

871004
15625
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