Converting 55.836224 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.836224 to a fraction
Result
55.836224 =
872441
15625
Mixed number:
55
13066
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.836224 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.836224 × 1000000 = 55836224
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.836224 =
55836224
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55836224 and 1000000.
GCD(55836224, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55836224
1000000
=
55836224 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
872441
15625
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