Converting 55.796256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.796256 to a fraction
Result
55.796256 =
1743633
31250
Mixed number:
55
24883
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.796256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.796256 × 1000000 = 55796256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.796256 =
55796256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55796256 and 1000000.
GCD(55796256, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55796256
1000000
=
55796256 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1743633
31250
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