Converting 55.781248 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.781248 to a fraction
Result
55.781248 =
871582
15625
Mixed number:
55
12207
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.781248 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.781248 × 1000000 = 55781248
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.781248 =
55781248
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55781248 and 1000000.
GCD(55781248, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55781248
1000000
=
55781248 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
871582
15625
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